Hope for the best and prepare for the worst. CA Secretary of State, 2007-15. L.A. poll worker 2018-20. Working to protect our November elections.
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Requiring all California elections to be vote by mail in November may seem unnecessary now, and I hope it stays so. But - we should plan for the worst and hope for the best. The health of voters, my fellow poll workers, the janitors who clean the rooms - that's the priority.
Voting isn't like marriage. No need to wait for "the one" who is absolutely perfect. You're getting a ride. If you can't ride to your front door, don't stay at home drinking Colt 45 - take the lift that gets you closest to your destination. Vote!
When, as a moderator, I had someone who could not understand time or rules, I would stand directly in front of the time hog, silently, and wait for the audience to laugh and cheer! Unfortunately, that won't work from 6 ft away.
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New England Journal of Medicine, one of the most prestigious medical journals in the world, lambasts US politicians for their handling of coronavirus pandemic.
Editors call for Americans to vote out leaders who haven't done enough to address the pandemic. on.msnbc.com/2GEa8xR
Pence's constant interruptions & condescending attitude reminded me of how Enron's lobbyists treated women leaders during the 2000 CA energy crisis. I don't remember what Pence said - it's hard to listen when you are seeing red! Vote @KamalaHarris
The site is on my phone. Fun with earthquakes!
If you’re near Los Angeles and just felt that earthquake, you can go to the USGS site and complete a “I felt it” report! (Also, they have the best information about size, location, and damage!) Small one ~3.4. #earthquake #LA
earthquake.usgs.gov/earthqua……
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Okay I’m done.
Another “liberate” protest, this time in Huntington Beach, California.
And the guy with the “COVID-19 is a lie” sign - wearing a hazmat suit, mask, goggles, and gloves - says it all.
Required reading: Pale Rider, Laura Spinney's 2017 book about the Spanish Flu Pandemic. It's a fascinating read, analyzing the history and outlining the policies for combatting #COVID19. They don't include downplaying the risks or passing the buck! #FAIL
#ShareASquare??? Beyond disgusting.
In partnership with @UnitedWay we’re donating $1 million & 1 million rolls of #toiletpaper to help those who need it most. And if you post how you were able to #ShareASquare, we’ll donate $1 through June 1 (up to $100,000). #Cottonelle
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“Unfortunately, men still dominate politics and decision-making, representing 75 percent of parliamentarians, 73 percent of managerial positions and 70 percent of climate negotiators.” #FutureIsFemale ow.ly/av4R30qwAPZ
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Seriously thank you to nurse Molly Lixey for doing this video showing how germs spread through cross contamination with gloves.
My advice about the phone is to leave it somewhere that you will not touch it during shopping.
#CoronavirusPandemic
What Everyone’s Getting Wrong About the Toilet Paper Shortage by @WillOremus in @MRKR marker.medium.com/what-every…
For anyone who doesn't know, Vint Cerf is the father of the internet. A brilliant man, with far too many accomplishments and awards to list, and a kind human being. I had the great pleasure of serving in an advisory board with him.
8 strains? What does this mean for #COVID19 immunity? I've had viral meningitis twice (2nd time days after returning from China). That's supposed to be impossible, but obviously antibodies from one strain didn't keep me safe from the other. This is scary!
