Preemptive Therapy vs Antiviral Prophylaxis and CMV in Seronegative Liver Transplant Recipients With Seropositive Donors
Singh N, Winston DJ, Razonable RR, et al. | jamanetwork.com | 2020-04-14
This randomized trial compares preemptive therapy vs antiviral prophylaxis with valganciclovir in cytomegalovirus (CMV)-seronegative liver transplant recipients with seropositive donors for the prevention of CMV disease.
jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2764457

Obama endorses Biden for president in long-expected video
rt.com | 2020-04-14
Former US president Barack Obama has officially endorsed his former vice president Joe Biden for the 2020 presidential race. The long-awaited anointing came days after challenger Bernie Sanders packed in his own candidacy. | Obama endorsed Biden in a video message on Twitter on Tuesday, calling the selection of Biden as his VP "one of the best decisions I ever made" and referring to the candidate as "a close friend." | @JoeBiden for President of the United States. Let's go: t.co/maHVGRozkX– Barack Obama (@BarackObama)

Facebook Picks up Senior FTC Official to Undermine Her Former Employees
Andrea Beaty | cepr.net | 2020-04-14
The Covid-19 pandemic is creating ripe conditions for corporate acquisition sprees by industry giants. But at least one company, already under the microscope, isn't just looking to pick off competitors. Facebook has its eyes on the supposed cops on this beat, the antitrust enforcement officials ready to jump ship. Barbara Blank just joined Facebook …
cepr.net/facebook-picks-up-senior-ftc-official-to-undermine-her-former-employees/

Australian construction workers denounce union enforcement of unsafe conditions
wsws.org | 2020-04-14
The union has responded to the outpouring of anger by mass deleting Facebook comments and declaring that work must continue, despite the dangers posed by the pandemic.
www.wsws.org/en/articles/2020/04/14/cons-a14.html

Preventing Cytomegalovirus Infection After Liver Transplant: An Evolving Approach
Desai AN, Malani PN. | jamanetwork.com | 2020-04-14
Despite recent advances in the management of patients following liver transplant, cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection remains a substantial cause of morbidity and mortality among this population. Clinicians and transplant centers have adopted varying approaches to managing CMV-seronegative liver transplant recipients with CMV-seropositive donors, a recipient group that is at highest risk for developing CMV-associated complications. Antiviral prophylaxis is typically initiated soon after transplant for a period of several months. Although the most widely used strategy, prophylaxis is limited by the incidence of delaye…
jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2764441

When Oil Markets Go Viral
Adam Hanieh | zcomm.org | 2020-04-14
The Covid-19 crisis has lead to a huge drop in the demand for, and price of, oil globally…
zcomm.org/znetarticle/when-oil-markets-go-viral/

'We've turned the dollar into toilet paper', chief investment officer tells Keiser Report
rt.com | 2020-04-14
Central banks and fiscal policy makers worldwide are launching huge stimulus measures in an effort to backstop the global economy, as the Covid-19 pandemic takes its toll. | RT's Keiser Report talks to Mark Yusko of Morgan Creek Capital to figure out what lies ahead for the world economies, as entire industries are shutting down. | "The real issue today is that it's not the virus that's the threat," Yusko says. According to him, there are lots of viral threats around the world that are actually worse than Covid-19. The "unprecedented response" from fiscal and monetary stimulus around the world will lead to a g…
rt.com/business/485757-us-dollar-toilet-paper/

A New Vaccine for Chikungunya Virus
Stapleford KA, Mulligan MJ. | jamanetwork.com | 2020-04-14
Arboviruses (arthropod-borne) are a group of viruses that encompass hundreds of members and span multiple viral families making it one of the most genetically diverse, widespread, and dangerous groups of viruses on earth. Arboviruses are transmitted to humans by a variety of geographically widespread arthropod vectors (most commonly, mosquitoes and ticks) so that these viruses can change location with human hosts or arthropod vectors, with potential for rapid spread wherever these vectors are present. Past outbreaks of West Nile virus and recent outbreaks of eastern equine encephalitis virus, Zika virus, and chik…
jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2764440

'That's the bloody point!' UK journalist roasted after saying govt's Covid-19 'furlough scheme' removes 'incentive to work'
rt.com | 2020-04-14
A prominent UK political journalist has provoked anger after claiming the government's economic safeguarding initiative

SECURE Act Leaves Millions of Workers as Insecure as Ever
Gerald E. Scorse | dissidentvoice.org | 2020-04-14
Tweeter-in-chief Donald Trump constantly bashes "do nothing Democrats." In fact, it's Mopey Mitch McConnell who's the do nothing man, refusing to act on nearly 400 bills passed by Pelosi's House. One big Democratic initiative did manage to become law, pushed through as part of a late-2019 budget deal. Titled the SECURE Act, it's the latest …
dissidentvoice.org/2020/04/secure-act-leaves-millions-of-workers-as-insecure-as-ever/

Democratic Lawmaker Proposes Bill to Protect Fauci From Being Fired by Trump
Staff | truthout.org | 2020-04-14
After President Donald Trump sent out a tweet this past weekend that included a suggestion to fire one of the most recognizable and trusted names on his coronavirus task force, a Democratic senator hopes to pass legislation to prevent him from doing so without just cause or oversight. | Trump's tweet included the hashtag #FireFauci, a reference to Anthony Fauci, director of…
truthout.org/articles/democratic-lawmaker-proposes-bill-to-protect-fauci-from-being-fired-by-trump/

RT'S WWII VICTORY ANNIVERSARY PROJECT AND OTHER WORKS MADE IT TO THE DRUM ONLINE MEDIA AWARDS FINALS
rt.com | 2020-04-14
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Digital Day of Action to #ShutDown850 Bryant St
No New SF Jails | indybay.org | 2020-04-14
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indybay.org/newsitems/2020/04/13/18832327.php

Islamophobia Has No Place in the Fight Against COVID-19
Staff | truthout.org | 2020-04-14
From politics to social media, Muslims or anything associated with Islam (whether correctly or not) are dehumanized as objects against which to measure the intensity or severity of all things negative and threatening. Such comparisons reinforce conscious and subconscious biases, and prime society and lawmakers to implement drastic and often repressive measures to address the latest perceived threat ostensibly posed by Muslims or Islam. | This cycle is nothing new. It should therefore come as no surprise that in t…
truthout.org/articles/islamophobia-has-no-place-in-the-fight-against-covid-19/

UCSC Transit Driver Dies from COVID-19
Slugster | indybay.org | 2020-04-14
In a post on social media, UCSC reports, "It is with a heavy heart that we share that the campus shuttle driver who we had reported had tested positive for COVID-19 died earlier today of complications related to the virus. Our deepest condolences go out to his family and friends during this difficult time."
indybay.org/newsitems/2020/04/14/18832358.php

It's Free Real Estate: Birds Build Nest Under Airbus A320's Wing – Video
sputniknews.com | 2020-04-14
Most civilian planes are standing idle now, as the pandemic has closed borders and paralysed multiple airlines across the world, but this does not mean that nobody needs the aircraft. If they can't fly – that is totally fine, there is always another way to use them!
sputniknews.com/viral/202004141078950224-its-free-real-estate-birds-build-nest-under-airbus-a320s-wing/

The Decade Of Transformation: Being In Balance With Nature
Kevin Zeese and Margaret Flowers | dissidentvoice.org | 2020-04-13
Save Our Planet Save Our Future, Belgium, January 31, 2019 (Photo: EuroNews/Twitter) This is the fourth newsletter in our series on the 2020s as a decade of transformation See Remaking International Relations, Remaking the Economy for the People, and Remaking Healthcare. In addition to COVID-19 and the economic collapse, multiple crises are reaching a peak and …
dissidentvoice.org/2020/04/the-decade-of-transformation-being-in-balance-with-nature/

Colombia: Police Abuse Becomes Common During COVID-19 Outbreak
telesurenglish.net | 2020-04-13
Colombian citizens denounced the police brutality and misuse of power during quarantine enforcement due COVID-19 outbreak inside the South American nation, a new report revealed. | RELATED: | Colombia's Gustavo Petro Diagnosed with Cancer | Social media users shared videos showing police imposing arbitrary and random fines during the quarantine period in Colombia this past week. Colombian officers are also intimidating citizens who are seen outside of their homes. | Esteban Velazquez, a psych…
telesurenglish.net/news/colombia-police-abuse-during-exceptional-situation-by-covid19-20200413-0007.html

Sanders Endorses Biden to 'Bring Democrats Against Trump'
telesurenglish.net | 2020-04-13
United States (U.S.) Senator and former Democratic candidate Bernie Sanders officially endorsed Monday former Vice President Joe Biden, joining him as a guest on an online appearance. | RELATED: | US Democratic Voters More Than Ever Not Afraid of 'Socialism' | "We must come together to defeat the most dangerous president in modern history," tweeted Sanders announcing his appearance with Biden and referencing U.S. President Donald Trump. | "Today, I am asking all Americans[mdas…
telesurenglish.net/news/Sanders-Endorses-Biden-to-Bring-Democrats-Against-Trump–20200413-0013.html

Cuba is Willing to Send More Medical Brigades to the World
telesurenglish.net | 2020-04-13
Cuba is in condition to send more medical brigades to countries that need support to contain the COVID-19 pandemic, the Cuban government said | RELATED: | Cuba: Government Implements New Measures to Prevent COVID-19 | "We defend solidarity, even in times of pandemic," Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez said on Sunday on the social network Twitter. | According to Rodriguez, new Cuban medical brigade from the Henry Reeve International Contingent left for Italy, in Europe, this…
telesurenglish.net/news/cuba-is-willing-to-send-more-medical-brigades-to-the-world-20200413-0001.html

At least 7 dead after TORNADOES wreak havoc across southern US states, leveling homes & knocking power lines (VIDEOS)
rt.com | 2020-04-13
Several people died after powerful tornadoes swept through parts of southern America, damaging homes, knocking down power lines and blocking roads with uprooted trees. Louisiana and Mississippi have been hit the hardest. | At least seven people were killed after tornadoes combined with severe rainstorms battered Mississippi. One fatality was confirmed in Walthall County, two in Lawrence County, three in Jefferson Davis County, and another one in Jones County as of Sunday evening. | Soso, MS has been hit by a tornado. Damage everywhere. pic.twitter.com/KaedWPL76M– Jam…
rt.com/usa/485628-tornadoes-damage-louisiana-lockdown/

Trump Shared a Tweet Urging Fauci's Firing. Will Fauci Be Axed as a Scapegoat?
Staff | truthout.org | 2020-04-13
President Donald Trump shared a tweet on Sunday that suggested he might be thinking about removing Anthony Fauci from the coronavirus task force, or possibly from his position within the National Institutes of Health, over his comments from this past weekend in which the doctor stated that an earlier implementation of mitigation efforts could have saved lives. | The tweet that the president shared came from a former candidate for Congress who had once sought the seat held by Speaker of the Hou…
truthout.org/articles/trump-shared-a-tweet-urging-faucis-firing-will-fauci-be-axed-as-a-scapegoat/

Poetry: Rhyming not necessary but some assembly required
Paul Haeder | dissidentvoice.org | 2020-04-12
This sense of viral isolation, dread and global make-over (for good and worse) gets the proverbial juices flowing of our local and national bards. It's not a stretch to say there are many people on our coast and farther east who consider themselves to be "poets." With a liberal dose of simile, any number of …
dissidentvoice.org/2020/04/poetry-rhyming-not-necessary-but-some-assembly-required/

Dr. Marandi: Blocking My Voice on Social Media Networks Shows US Degree of Intolerance
Fars News | iranian.com | 2020-04-12
Seyed Mohammad Marandi, senior Iranian political analyst and university professor, blasted the American social media networks for silencing influential pro-resistance voices, including his accounts, saying that the move is a clear indication of their deep intolerance of all opposition. Speaking in an exclusive interview with FNA, Dr. Marandi said, "There is a large number of …
iranian.com/2020/04/12/dr-marandi-blocking-my-voice-on-social-media-networks-shows-us-degree-of-intolerance/

'Madness that will start riots': Philadelphia police drag man off public transit for not wearing mask (VIDEOS)
rt.com | 2020-04-10
Viral videos are showing police in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania telling people to wear masks on public transportation to help stop the spread of Covid-19, and harshly enforcing this rule with non-complying passengers. | The first video, posted by the Philly Transit Riders Union on Friday, shows an official informing transit riders that they are not allowed to be on board if they are not wearing masks to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. | He says all of this while he himself is not wearing a mask. A rider also not wearing a mask is then told to exit the vehicle. | throwing off riders for not having masks. A…
rt.com/usa/485549-philly-maks-coronavirus-public-transit/

I'm Queer and I've Been in Solitary. Ellen Isn't Experiencing What I Did
Dominique Morgan | aclu.org | 2020-04-09
On Monday, I ended a 12-hour day returning emails to incarcerated queer folks, providing direct aid for housing to folks living with HIV & AIDS who have been incarcerated and challenging the state of Nebraska to provide humane conditions for incarcerated individuals and decided to mindlessly scroll on Twitter. , , I found the quote from the show Ellen DeGeneres filmed from her multimillion-dollar, multi-room mansion: "One thing that I've learned from being in quarantine is that people

Facebook's Strategy for Taking Down Hate Groups is Spotty and Ineffective
Hatewatch Staff | splcenter.org | 2020-04-07
Facebook continues to provide a safe haven for hate groups and extremists despite the company's attempts to "stop the most egregious and dangerous groups from using its tools." Hatewatch staff previously reported several extremist groups and pages currently active on the platform directly to Facebook in 2018.
splcenter.org/hatewatch/2020/04/07/facebooks-strategy-taking-down-hate-groups-spotty-and-ineffective