Cascadia’s U.S. states are starting to lift restrictions associated with their Stay Home, Stay Healthy orders, but at different speeds.
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The right wing’s economic livelihood versus public health argument is a false choice
We must collectively recognize that by making responsible choices, we can save most everyone and can have an economy to which we can return.
Republicans embrace economy as their deity: “There are more important things than living”
Right wing protestors and Republican officials are desperate to restart the economy, even if it results in people dying. Turns out they’re not actually pro-life at all. Shocking.
Beware the Covidiots: Right wing protesters flock to Olympia despite stay home orders
Backers of Donald Trump and Tim Eyman put their lives at risk — and ours — by illegally congregating on the Capitol Campus.
Washington, Oregon, and California unveil new alliance: Western States Pact
The United States’ Left Coast governors have made it abundantly clear that they — not Donald Trump — will decide when to lift their Stay Home, Stay Healthy orders and allow businesses that are currently closed to fully reopen.
Left Coast states send ventilators back east to help fight the novel coronavirus
This is keeping with our values of empathy and mutual responsibility. This is who we are as Washingtonians, Oregonians, and Californians.
COVID-19 Update: Idaho Governor Brad Little issues “stay at home” order for Gem Staters
Idaho’s Republican governor has has come under fierce and withering fire in recent days for an inadequate response to the novel coronavirus pandemic. Now he’s scrambling to respond.
COVID-19 Update: Governors Jay Inslee and Kate Brown issue stay-at-home orders
Washington Governor Jay Inslee and Oregon Governor Kate Brown today issued so-called “stay at home” orders that build on their earlier orders prohibiting large public gatherings, closing schools, and closing restaurants and bars.
COVID-19 Update: Governor Jay Inslee holds off on “shelter in place” order… for now
The governors of Washington and Oregon are weighing whether to issue stay-at-home/“shelter-in-place” orders. Pressure on them to do so is mounting.
Elizabeth Warren proposes conditions for bailouts of big firms due to COVID-19 impacts
The senior United States Senator from Massachusetts says it would be irresponsible to offer federal aid with no conditions, as Congress unwisely did twelve years ago.
Tim Eyman tries to defend his irresponsible behavior during coronavirus pandemic
The scammer and disgraced initiative purveyor has released a lengthy commentary about the evolving government response to COVID-19.
Scammer Tim Eyman urges elderly followers to party like there’s no coronavirus pandemic
The notorious con man exhorted people to congregate with him on Whidbey Island and drink Corona beer.
COVID-19 Update: U.S. House passes Families First Coronavirus Response Act in 1 AM vote
Good news: The United States House of Representatives has approved a sweeping bill that will help families respond to the worst public health crisis in a century.
COVID-19 Update: Torrent of bad news caps absolutely surreal day in the Pacific NW
Get the latest bad news on the novel coronavirus in this mega-update, packed with useful resources, videos, and links.