COVID Update June 22: In a lot of ways, COVID-19 is forcing us to answer the question— what kind of society are we? Particulatly as the healthy, white & well off find ways to protect themselves will we look out for each other? 1/

Honestly, I think this may be the best thread I’ve read from Andy Slavitt 🇺🇦- sums up how I’ve been feeling for a while now.

Moment to remember. Q to Trump: Would you condemn white supremacists? Trump doesn't answer the question & brings up ANTIFA. Wallace: Will you condemn white supremacists? Trump: "Proud Boys, stand back & stand by." That is not a condemnation by any stretch of the imagination.

The governor of Texas would prefer that Texans not be able to vote

Hi Texas, Monday is the last day to register to vote for the election. Not registered? Start here: vrapp.sos.state.tx.us/index.asp Not sure if you're registered? Check here: teamrv-mvp.sos.texas.gov/MVP/mvp.do #election2020

A great example of why every state should adopt same-day voter registration. But at a minimum Texas should at least adopt online voter registration like 40 other states have done!

A thread worth reading.

Wow. Long read, but worth the time.

Nearly 40% of women who have lost jobs are Latinas. That’s an astonishing proportion.

Can we maybe stop using Adderall jokes to take swipes at Trump? For some of us, that medication plays an important part in adjusting brain chemistry so we can live happier and healthier lives. #ADHDAwarenessMonth

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1/ So important to acknowledge that when we tweet or share recommendations for how to stay safe or what to do at an individual level, these have drastically different implications based on our socioeconomic privileges. #covid19

A fourth cold weather shelter was added. It's at Del Valle High School, 5201 Ross Rd, Del Valle, TX.

If you are part of 1A, 1B or 1C, first dose appointments for the #COVID19 vaccine are available this evening (3/22) as of 9:23. We have 1,000 appointments available with no one in the waiting room. 📌 covid19.austintexas.gov

Pfizer says new clinical trials showed its coronavirus vaccine shows "100% efficacy" in young people ages 12-15. The company says it'll submit the results to the FDA "as soon as possible." trib.al/zEYyP5J

Bastrop ISD is hosting a free COVID-19 vaccine clinic. 🗓 Tuesday, Sept 7, 12p - 6p at Cedar Creek High School. 💻Register online at bit.ly/3gXbv9A. 👤You can register in person at the event.