Could 2020 end any more weird than it started? With Trump as president, in a word – yes! And Gallup has the poll to prove it!; Today’s mix of headlines draws not only from the realms of racial and social justice issues but news articles that help us reflect on the kind of year it has been. While common assumption is that the future will always be better, we know that doesn’t happen unless we work at it. In this case, until COVID-19 is eradicated we must all stick to a new set of resolutions: wear masks, social distance and not endanger ourselves or others with unnecessary outings. Also, we must adapt to a changing employment market where the bar on basic skills is rising and everyone has the capacity to adapt to them, if we’re open to doing it. So, as we say GOOD RIDDANCE to 2020, it’s time to take 2021 resolutions seriously because, this year, our lives could depend on it. Go beyond the headlines…
Trump wins title of Americans’ most admired man in annual survey
COVID’s impact on Latino and Black housing has gotten worse
The Deep Origins of Latino Support for Trump
Even If It’s ‘Bonkers,’ Poll Finds Many Believe QAnon And Other Conspiracy Theories
We Got Drunk On Margaritas For Science
Booksellers look back at the best titles of 2020
A Scary Amount of Nutrition Science Has Deep Ties to The Food Industry, Study Reveals
Researchers find new species of flower — the only one of its kind in existence
The 101 songs you turned to in 2020
Ninety fascinating finds revealed in 2020
How And Why Privileged Defendants Fare Better In Criminal Court Than Non-Privileged Ones.
Restoring Wetlands Near Farms Would Dramatically Reduce Water Pollution
Here’s what we learned about aliens in 2020
Psychics share their 2021 predictions
Argentina’s Senate Votes to Legalize Abortion
Spain to keep registry of people who refuse coronavirus vaccine