The Black American Amputation Epidemic
This profile of a Nigerian-born cardiovascular specialist fighting to save the limbs of poor black folks in the Mississippi delta is the best thing I read all week.
What Happened When A White Cop Decided Not to Shoot a Black Man
Not your usual police-violence story.
Former CDC director: There's a long war ahead and our Covid-19 response must adapt
26 Creative Lentil Recipes That Go Way Beyond Soup
I've been thinking a lot lately how to use all the lentils I have. Maybe you have, too.
Two Coasts. One Virus. How New York Suffered Nearly 10 Times the Number of Deaths as California.
Are you as sick as I am of hearing what heroes the Dem leaders are in New York? There are good reasons for your skepticism.
Homophobic crimes rise by more than a third in France
Right-wing social violence is on the rise worldwide.
“Immune to Evidence”: How Dangerous Coronavirus Conspiracies Spread
NYT Critique of Ronan Farrow Describes Pathology of “Resistance Journalism”
“Prince and the Revolution: Live,” the Historic 1985 Concert Is Streaming Online
An exciting blast from the past!
Queer Times | Carl R. Trueman
The 14 Best Queer International Films of 2018
Finally, because gay-themed movies are my beat, here's a short but valuable list. I'm especially grateful for the inclusion of Retablo, a shattering and emotional film from Peru.
See you next Sunday!