Author Archives: Sabina Becker

Music for a Sunday: No time to sleep

Posted on April 5, 2020 by Sabina Becker

Such a long way to go… This one’s going out to Christopher Cross himself, who is currently in treatment for COVID-19. This song saw me through a hospitalization myself, many years ago, so it’s an old favorite. God speed you … Continue reading →

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Why COVID-19 is not like the flu

Posted on April 4, 2020 by Sabina Becker

A simple, straight-forward explainer, in video form: Use your social distancing, folks. It’s all we have that can stop it from spreading further and faster than it already has.

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Compare and Contrast: FUX Snooze on corona…and Ebola

Posted on March 30, 2020 by Sabina Becker

Gee, it’s almost like they’re shameless partisan hacks, isn’t it?

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Music for a Sunday: More tunes for the times

Posted on March 29, 2020 by Sabina Becker

First, the Ladies, with their country-flavored take on a Bruce Cockburn classic: (Love the girls adding extra percussion there!) Next, a timely reminder: Now go and wash your haaaaaands.

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Are WE the virus?

Posted on March 28, 2020 by Sabina Becker

I dunno. What do YOU say, Ash Sarkar? Ah. Aha. For all the dark jokes I may make about COVID-19 and all the stupid people who go out of their way to court it, this much is serious: No, this … Continue reading →

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Music for a Sunday: A hymn for troubled times

Posted on March 22, 2020 by Sabina Becker

A little German song that my parents used to sing for us as kids. It’s more relevant than ever now: The lyrics are as follows: The moon has risen, The golden stars are sparkling Bright and clear in the sky. … Continue reading →

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A timeline of Donnie’s COVID-19 lies (and Richard Burr’s criminality)

Posted on March 22, 2020 by Sabina Becker

Sam Seder breaks it down: This is where we’re at, people. The world’s most militarized country is being run by criminals. And while people are sickening and dying, they’re lining their pockets and rubbing their hands for more.

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What fundie preachers are doing about COVID-19

Posted on March 20, 2020 by Sabina Becker

Are they closing their churches? Are they disinfecting? Are they advising their flocks to stay safe, listen to doctors and nurses, and avoid too much close social contact? Are they even forgoing the usual handshakes and face-to-face greetings within their … Continue reading →

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COVID-19: An opportunity for the Shock Doctrine — or its opponents?

Posted on March 20, 2020 by Sabina Becker

Naomi Klein expands, briefly, on ideas from a book she wrote several years ago: I especially love how she takes a quote from far-right economist Milton Friedman (the author of the original Shock Doctrine, which Klein critically examined in her … Continue reading →

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A fascinating history of toilet paper

Posted on March 17, 2020 by Sabina Becker

The History Guy tackles a touchy subject with fascinating facts…and humor: Something I never knew about toilets throughout the ages: The kings (and queens) of England used to have special servants (gentlemen and ladies in waiting, no less) whose job … Continue reading →

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