New York City Orders Widespread Closures of Clubs, Movie Theaters and More
On Sunday night, Mayor Bill de Blasio of New York City released a statement announcing that the country’s most populous city will shutter bars, clubs, and movie theaters, beginning Tuesday morning. In addition, restaurants will be required to limit service to take-out and delivery operations. Read de Blasio’s full statement: Oh wow. NYC to force…
Joe Biden Just Pledged to Pick a Woman as His Vice President
Former Vice President Joe Biden at the Democratic presidential primary debate at CNN Studios in Washington on March 15, 2020.Evan Vucci/AP Joe Biden made a big promise during the CNN debate stage on Sunday night: If he became the Democratic party nominee, he would choose a woman to be his vice president. The promise came…
Results or a Revolution? Biden and Sanders Debate the Coronavirus
Former Vice President Joe Biden and Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt) participate in a Democratic presidential primary debate at CNN Studios in Washington on Sunday, March 15, 2020. Evan Vucci/AP From the onset of Sunday night’s Democratic debate between Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders, the candidates’ plans for addressing the coronavirus pandemic became the perfect microcosms…
New York City Schools Will Finally Close—and May Not Open the Rest of the School Year
Luiz Rampelotto/AP Mayor De Blasio of New York City said public schools in the city will be closing beginning tomorrow—and may not be open for the rest of the school year. BREAKING: NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio announces New York City public schools will be closed as of Monday. “We will make a first attempt…
Please Let Me Suggest These Oddly Beautiful Moments Made Possible by Social Distancing
WWE Smackdown This is the new normal. We’re mostly stuck inside. We’re freaking out, refreshing the news, and freaking out some more. We’re trying to cope. It’s unclear—at least to me—how long it will last, or what this will mean in a few months. But, right now, I wanted to offer a small pleasure: this…
Ohio’s Governor Just Ordered All Bars and Restaurants to Close, Starting Sunday Night
Gov. Mike DeWine of Ohio announced that he ordered all bars and restaurants to close in his state, starting at 9 p.m. tonight. “Every day we delay, more people will die,” said Dewine. We will be issuing an order closing all bars and restaurants in #Ohio beginning at 9:00 tonight. — Governor Mike DeWine (@GovMikeDeWine)…