News Roundup 09/24/20
Cities Labeled as ‘Anarchy’ Jurisdictions
As of Monday, September 21, 2020 the Justice Department has labeled three cities- New York City, Portland, Seattle- as “anarchy” jurisdictions on Trump’s orders. The three cities are known for the amount of protesting and riots taking place every day. Leaders of the cities did not want federal intervention, for fear of escalating tension between protesters and law enforcement. Attorney General William Barr supports Trump and says that the cities should not receive any federal funding. Mayors of the three cities argue that cutting federal funding is unconstitutional and would only make matters worse during times of hardship caused by the pandemic.
Source: CNN
Trump Doubts Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s Dying Wish
Ruth Bader Ginsburg was one of four women to have served on the Supreme Court and passed away on September 19, 2020 at 87 years old. On her deathbed, her last wish that she told her granddaughter was that she not be replaced until elections are over and a president takes office. Trump means to ignore that wish and present a nominee before the election. He believes that Ginsburg’s last wish is false and claims that it has been created by the Democratic party as a hoax.
Source: The Guardian
CDC Reverses COVID-19 Transmissions
On Friday, September 19, 2020, the CDC posted how COVID-19 can easily spread through aerosols, making it the number one vector of transmission. The following Monday, the CDC took the post down and said that the information released on Friday was an error. Some scientists argue that the transmission of COVID-19 is possible through aerosols and that the original change on Friday could have led to new public behavior. It is unknown who or how the change was made on Friday and an investigation is still underway.
Source: The Washington Post
Environmental Research Downplayed
Scientists all over the world claim that they are pressured to downplay discoveries or simply not make them public. In Australia, 220 scientists who work for the government, at universities and industries took a survey regarding how their work is being downplayed, completely dismissed or modified. Similar surveys have been conducted in other countries as well, such as Canada. With a lot of research being dismissed, scientists claim that the world can be thrown out of balance. Ecologists, such as Don Discroll, argue about the importance of policies to protect the research made by scientists and make information publicly known.
Source: nature
Anitta's ‘Me gusta’ Message
Brazilian pop singer Anitta is well known throughout the globe and has gone through many hardships to reach success. Just a few weeks ago, she was notified by her manager that Cardi B and Mike Towers agreed to collab with her. The singer has used her stardom to highlight those who are underrepresented. Her music video, which was filmed pre-pandemic, includes those in the LGBTQ+ community and Afro-Latinas to send the message that women are powerful and should be themselves.
Source: NBC News