Public Attitudes

Approaching the unvaccinated: local voices and pursuasion, not shaming --two items

Sun, 2021-08-15 21:38 — mike kraft

Why A Hard-Sell Pitch For COVID Vaccines Won't Work In This Rural Illinois Town The sponsor of 4-H clubs nationally is tapping its respected roots in rural communities to promote COVID-19 vaccines. But it won't be easy, locals say. Start with trusted local voices — and listen. NPR.org

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Texas Supreme Court blocks mask mandates ordered by two counties

Sun, 2021-08-15 21:04 — mike kraft

The Latest: Texas court blocks 2 counties' mask mandates AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Supreme Court has blocked mask mandates ordered by two of the nation’s largest counties that defied Republican Gov. Greg Abbott as COVID-19 cases surge and hospitals are stretched thin. AP NEWS

AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Supreme Court has blocked mask mandates ordered by two of the nation’s largest counties that defied Republican Gov. Greg Abbott as COVID-19 cases surge and hospitals are stretched thin.

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Supreme Court rejects challenge to Indiana University's vaccination requirement

Fri, 2021-08-13 10:34 — mike kraft

Supreme Court rejects challenge to Indiana University's vaccination requirement Eight students asked the court for an emergency order, arguing that the risks of vaccination outweigh potential benefits for those in their age group. NBC News

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Florida Governor DeSantis backs off threat to slash school officials' salaries

Fri, 2021-08-13 10:24 — mike kraft

DeSantis backs off threat to slash school officials' salaries Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) on Thursday backed off his threat to slash school officials’ salaries should they impose mask mandates in defiance of his executive order. Jordan Williams TheHill

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Facebook bans Russian disinformation network that claimed coronavirus vaccines turn people into chimpanzees

Thu, 2021-08-12 19:16 — mike kraft

Facebook bans Russian disinformation network that claimed coronavirus vaccines turn people into chimpanzees The company called the anti-vaccine campaign a “disinformation laundromat,” whose efforts spanned Reddit, Medium and Change.org, as well as Facebook and its sister platform Instagram Rachel Pannett Washington Post

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Nation's largest teachers union backs vaccine mandates

Thu, 2021-08-12 18:43 — mike kraft

Nation's largest teachers union backs vaccine mandates The decision comes as school officials are battling with parents and governors over mask-wearing requirements and a surge of infections among children. Juan Perez Jr. POLITICO

The National Education Association endorsed Covid-19 vaccine requirements for school workers on Thursday, aligning itself with the Biden administration's push to get more Americans inoculated as the disease sends children to the hospital.

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Biden administration edges toward tougher vaccine rules while trying to avoid backlash

Thu, 2021-08-12 17:43 — mike kraft

Biden eyes tougher vaccine rules without provoking backlash WASHINGTON (AP) — When the pace of vaccinations in the U.S. first began to slow, President Joe Biden backed incentives like million-dollar cash lotteries if that's what it took to get shots in arms. AP NEWS

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Political Analysis: "Republicans risk becoming face of delta surge as key GOP governors oppose anti-covid measures"

Thu, 2021-08-12 09:30 — mike kraft

Republicans risk becoming face of delta surge as key GOP governors oppose anti-covid measures The party is at the vanguard of resistance to public-health mandates aimed stemming the tide of the delta variant, which has caused a new spike in coronavirus cases as the country attempts to reopen schools, restaurants and other businesses. Felicia Sonmez, Hannah Knowles Washington Post

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Texas gov fires back at state officials and courts over masks as cases surge

Thu, 2021-08-12 09:11 — mike kraft

Texas gov declares all-out war on rogue state officials over masks as “The State of Texas will continue to vigorously fight the temporary restraining order to protect the rights and freedoms of all Texans.” Adam Barnes TheHill

Texas Gov. Gregg Abbott (R) committed Wednesday to continuing his battle against state officials and school districts in his state who choose to defy his ban on mask mandates.

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