Month: May 2020

Several veterans’ groups have argued against the rules.

Source: Trump vetoes effort to ease restrictions on student loan forgiveness – Axios

Source: US Muslims try to balance Eid rituals with virus concerns

The building of Göbekli Tepe was “a deviation from the hunting and gathering way of life.”

Source: The world’s oldest temple was built along a grand geometric plan

Donald Trump announced he is designating all places of worship – including churches, synagogues and mosques – “essential,” saying he wants them to “open right now.” The president panned state leaders

Source: Trump orders governors to reopen churches with immediate effect | The Independent

We just got more evidence that the antimalarial medications touted by President Donald Trump aren’t a good bet for treating the novel coronavirus.

Source: Lancet: Hydroxychloroquine for coronavirus, risk of death – Business Insider

The promise of a vaccine seems everywhere, but the time it will take to get a shot is uncertain. Donald Trump says months, but scientists say it is not that easy or quick. We all sit and wonder.

From Reuters –

Source: Top HIV scientist says he wouldn’t count on a vaccine for coronavirus soon – Reuters

To able to deal with these consequences, our crisis response now should not lock us in into a permanent state of austerity, greater inequality and heightened vulnerability to future health calamities. New-old social democratic solutions are needed more than ever before.

Source: The Economics and Politics of Social Democracy: A Reconsideration