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Although Black people account for just 40 percent of Washington D.C.’s population, they’ve made up 98 percent of the Capitol’s COVID-19 deaths since June. That’s according to data provided by DCCovid.com, which reveals 49 of 50 people who have died over the past four months have been Black. Going back to the start of the pandemic,... Read more »
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Dallas County’s initial COVID vaccines went to these affluent northern neighborhoods Elected officials said equitable access to the vaccine was a goal. Initial data raises questions on whether they’re hitting the mark. People wait to receive the COVID-19 vaccine at Fair Park in Dallas on Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021. (Juan Figueroa/ The Dallas Morning News)(Juan Figueroa / Staff Photographer) with reaction to the data. Only 97 residents who live near Dallas’ COVID-19 vaccine site at Fair Park were among the initial 3,000 inoculated during its first week of operation, according to a Dallas...
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“Mega” COVID vaccination site eyed for southern Dallas County County officials say they’ve completed inoculating all hospital workers as they prepare for larger efforts later this month. Dallas County Commissioners John Wiley Price and Dr. Elba Garcia met for their regular bimonthly meeting Jan. 5, 2021. Among the topics was COVID-19 vaccinations. Both county commissioners expressed concern over public messaging on the availability of the vaccine. (Lawrence Jenkins/Special Contributor)(Lawrence Jenkins / Special Contributor) Dallas County is scouting locations for a mega site in south...
Wow. We’ve lost AOC, now an open supporter of Pelosi and her neoliberal policies. I’m writing her off as now being a worthy member or future member if she’s not now, of the Progressive Caucus, and The Democratic Establishment. I predict she has a bright future. And hopefully, the hate Jimmy Dore is getting from the Democratic Establishment types is a good omen for his future. JohnnyGL My perspective on this is a bit different. I don’t think it makes sense to think of her as being on our side or having sold out. She needs a push, like anyone else, to rediscover the bravery that we know...