Can I please get my cancellation fee refunded?

https://thehill.com/news-by-subject/transportation-infrastructure/492187-transportation-sends-1b-in-emergency-assistance

I recently cancelled my planned trip to NYC. We were taking the train up on Saturday and returning on Monday. A quick hit visit to visit Dad and see the new musical DIANA, with my step other in the roles of QEII and Barbra Cartland. Show is on hold and taking a train in to the heart of Manhattan just doesn’t seem prudent at this time.

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From one Commonwealth to another

https://thehill.com/opinion/healthcare/492041-pennsylvanias-pandemic-response-a-return-to-prohibition

There have been many complaints over the years about how Virginia runs the in-state liquor business. I tend to agree with those complaints. The ability to walk in to Costco or Sam’s Club to purchase my adult beverage of choice would be nice. Or even Kroger or Wegman’s.

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He left out one thing

https://theweek.com/cartoons/907702/political-cartoon-pennsylvania-coronavirus-department-education-students-asbestos-lead-poisoning

Teacher’s strikes. In 12 years of public schooling in PA, I went through 3 strikes, including one my senior year of high school. In that case, we walked out the day before and marched on the school district building calling for the teachers’ demands to be met. The day after the strike began, i was on an airplane to West Palm Beach to visit the grandparents for a week. (Mom’s ides, not mine.)

Ah, to be young and idealistic.

Thank You, Bernie

https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/486942-sanders-drops-out-of-2020-race-handing-nomination-to-biden

It was a good fight. It was fair. Apparently, he knew enough about the outcome in Wisconsin that he saw no path forward.

Now, Bernie, it is up to you to stand by what you said, “Look, if I lose this thing, Joe wins,” Sanders said in their only one-on-one debate. “Joe, I will be there for you.”, and get your supporters to also line up behind Biden and win the Oval Office back.

Voting by mail.

https://theweek.com/speedreads/907540/trump-who-votes-by-mail-calls-other-mailin-voting-dangerous-corrupt

I can do it but I don’t think anyone else should be allowed. WTF?

Turnout kills Republicans. They even admit it. “Georgia House Speaker David Ralston (R) made a similar argument last week, claiming that widespread use of absentee mail-in voting would “be extremely devastating to Republicans and conservatives in Georgia,” because “every registered voter is going to get one of these” and “this will certainly drive up turnout.” “

If this is not proof the the GOP’s best political strategy is to keep turnout low, I’m not sure what is.

Perhaps an answer to “Why hydroxychloroquine?”

https://theweek.com/speedreads/907277/trump-small-personal-financial-interest-hydroxycholorquine-drugmaker-allies-have-bigger-stakes

Trump has a minor stake. His allies, a lot more. I hate to be cynical, but it is further evidence that the only American Trump truly cares about is himself … and some of his fellow billionaires.

Are we hopeful that this could be a helpful medication for treating those suffering from COVID-19? Yes. But why is it that anecdotal evidence is outweighing science and proper testing?