Seattle's Leaders Let Scientists Take the Lead. New York's Did Not | The New Yorker

Via: Thomas  •  News & Politics  •  26 Comments  •  2 Likes  •  4 years ago

“The initial coronavirus outbreaks on the East and West Coasts emerged at roughly the same time. But the danger was communicated very differently.”

Interesting article presenting a compelling argument for getting the politicians out of the way.

Questions for those who like to think...

By: Thomas  •  Op/Ed  •  151 Comments  •  7 Likes  •  4 years ago

“Why?”

(Here is my second attempt because I accidentally closed the window trying to put a picture in after typing for an hour... So it probably won't be anything like I had it originally.) Several questions are bubbling around in my mind as I write this article, one of which is: How much pressure can...