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An Oregon advisory committee is considering a “disadvantage index” to fight “systemic racism” through the state’s COVID-19 vaccine distribution.
The committee met Thursday to discuss possible strategies in prioritizing at-risk communities for COVID-19 vaccines and recommended the usage of a “disadvantage index,” which contains more than a dozen measures such as occupation, income, education level, pre-existing conditions and vehicle ownership, the Associated Press reported.
The committee’s recommendation would be part of the state’s wider battle against “systemic racism” by prioritizing “black, indigenous and people of color” (BIPOC) for vaccinations, the committee said.
The designated risk criteria also include certain occupations, living conditions and other groups experiencing “health inequities,” the committee said.
The City of Austin has identified Carol Johnson as the City’s first Civil Rights Officer. Ms. Johnson will start her new position on February 16, 2021
The City of Austin has identified Carol Johnson as the City’s first Civil Rights Officer. Ms. Johnson will start her new position on February 16, 2021.
The new Civil Rights Officer is responsible for supporting department programs and initiatives as it relates to all six of the Strategic Outcomes outlined in Strategic Direction 2023. The Civil Rights Officer reports to the Deputy City Manager and will develop and monitor a clear vision for the Civil Rights Office, advance the City’s non-discrimination efforts, and promote outreach, education, and awareness events for both businesses and community stakeholders.
Tucker Carlson Tonight
TUCKER CARLSON (HOST): The United States government should never, under any circumstances, favor one race of people over any other race of people. Period. That is immoral. We are all citizens, we are all human beings, we are all created by God, we are all equal. Every one of us has a right to equal treatment by our government. That right is guaranteed by our Constitution. It s the heart of countless laws passed with well-deserved fanfare by our Congress over many decades. That right is inscribed on a monument on our National Mall to the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., who would be shocked and disgusted if he watched Susan Rice on television today.
President Biden is "committed" to following through on his campaign pledge of forming a bipartisan commission to study Supreme Court reforms, the White House said Wednesday.
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