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It's been over a month since the CDC finally got with the science and updated their guidelines to acknowledge that those who have been fully vaccinated do not need to wear masks indoors. And yet many still remain hesitant to accept that, as shown by polls which Matt and I have highlighted. A new poll from the Monmouth University Polling Institute released on Wednesday reflects such paranoia as well. The headline chooses to highlight how "Covid Illness Anxiety Plummets Amid Some Unease Over Low Vax Rate." That anxiety, the poll write-up mentions, "stands at its lowest level since the pandemic...

My fellow New Yorkers, you know what we are doing is crazy: Unmask. It’s time. It’s long past the time. What happened to us? How are we entering summer 2021, with many of us still masked, despite all the evidence suggesting we should stop? There was never any need to wear masks outdoors. Even Dr. Anthony Fauci admits that, yet on every street there are people, often alone, continuing to wear a mask. Some stores continue to require masking, even as nearly 70 percent of New Yorkers are vaccinated. And our kids suffer most of all, as the science-denying teachers...

This is what a pandemic prom looks like under New York state guidelines. Forget popular kids and dorks — seniors at one Long Island high school dance will be divided by whether they are vaccinated or unvaccinated against COVID-19, The Post has learned... The school said that, per state and CDC guidelines, kids who are vaccinated will be able to attend maskless — while those who aren’t will need to wear a face covering. Students will need to show proof of inoculation to attend mask-free, and will be given wristbands to signify they’ve gotten the jab, Dr. Ira Pernick, the...

Republican Idaho Lt. Gov. Janice McGeachin took full advantage of a day as acting governor in Republican Gov. Brad Little's absence to do away with mask mandates in her state. With Little traveling out of state and Idaho law granting the acting governor the same powers as the sitting governor, McGeachin signed Executive Order 2021-07, prohibiting the state, public schools, and all other "political subdivisions" from imposing mask mandates. "Today, as acting Governor of the State of Idaho, I signed an Executive Order to protect the rights and liberties of individuals and businesses by prohibiting the state and its political...

Harrisburg, PA - Department of Health Acting Secretary Alison Beam today announced that the commonwealth’s mask order will be lifted by June 28. “After reviewing the vaccination data for people 18 and over and discussing it with the COVID-19 Vaccine Legislative Task Force, we have determined that the commonwealth’s mask order can be lifted on June 28 or when 70 percent of adults get their second dose, whichever comes first,” Acting Secretary Beam said. “Pennsylvanians are realizing that they have the power to stop COVID-19 and they are stepping up to get vaccinated.” “Yesterday we hit a milestone with 70...

Gov. Kim Reynolds on Thursday signed a bill to ban mask mandates in the state’s public schools, as well as in cities and counties, joining Texas. “The state of Iowa is putting parents back in control of their child’s education and taking greater steps to protect the rights of all Iowans to make their own health care decisions,” Reynolds said in a release to news outlets. “I am proud to be a governor of a state that values personal responsibility and individual liberties. I want to thank the Iowa Legislature for their quick work in bringing this bill to my...

May 19, 2021 Holy Hieromartyr Patrick, Bishop of Proussa On the evening of that day, the first day of the week, the doors being shut where the disciples were, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said to them, “Peace be with you.” When he had said this, he showed them his hands and his side.” (John 20:19-20) Χριστός Ανέστη! Christ is Risen! Following his glorious Resurrection from the dead, Christ appeared multiple times to his disciples, who repeatedly had a difficult time understanding what they experienced in him. He came to them bearing the...

May 17 (UPI) -- New York and California on Monday announced plans to alter their mask mandates to fall in line with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidance regarding fully vaccinated people. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that on Wednesday, the state will alter its mandate to match the CDC guidance released last week, stating that people who are fully vaccinated are not required to wear masks outdoors or indoors except on transit, in healthcare facilities and other crowded areas. "New Yorkers have worked hard over the last year to prevent the spread of COVID and keep each...

Some women want the mask mandates of the COVID-19 pandemic to continue because they act as an "invisibility cloak" and curb "the male gaze." "I don't want to feel the pressure of smiling at people to make sure everyone knows I'm 'friendly' and 'likable.' It's almost like taking away the male gaze," said Aimee, 44, of Los Angeles, in a report by the Guardian. "There's freedom in taking that power back."... The Guardian also spoke with Francesca, 46, a teacher who views her mask as an "invisibility cloak." "Maybe it's because I'm a New Yorker or maybe it's because I...

Happy Monday, DC residents. It’s a good Monday. It’s a terrific Monday for those who are fully vaccinated. You can take your mask off. It’s over. The mandate is done. Mayor Muriel Bowser finally decided to really do it, stating as of today—the mask regime is over (via WaPo): D.C. Mayor Muriel E. Bowser (D) said she is lifting the mask mandate in the city as of Monday, bringing the city in line with other jurisdictions in the region that already lifted their mandates. Bowser said fully vaccinated people only need to wear a mask or social distance in places...

Grocery stores in central Pennsylvania will continue to require masks, despite new guidance released Thursday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The new policy states fully vaccinated people do not have to wear masks in most places, including crowded outdoor events. However, the federal agency advised even those who are vaccinated to wear masks in crowded indoor settings like buses, planes, hospitals, prisons and homeless shelters. The guidance, which unions and industry groups say could put workers’ safety at risk, complicates rules for retailers, who have no way to determine whether employees and shoppers have been fully vaccinated....

President Joe Biden issued a plea for “kindness and respect” in regards to vaccinated people who want to keep on wearing masks despite new federal guidance that says there’s no need. Biden made the remarks at a press conference at the White House Thursday, after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced it was easing its public health measure guidance, with fully vaccinated people generally able to stop wearing their masks, both indoors and outdoors, regardless of gathering size. “Be patient with one another,” Biden said, adding that some vaccinated people may want to keep wearing facial coverings....

Fully vaccinated guests are free to attend Hersheypark without masks, according to a recent announcements from the amusement park’s Twitter page. Citing the recent update regarding masks from the Center for Disease Control, the full operational update post from Hersheypark stated that “face coverings and social distancing for those who have been fully vaccinated will no longer be required when visiting Hersheypark.” According to the posts, the new policy was “effective immediately.” “Throughout the pandemic, we have followed the guidance from our national and state health experts to provide a safe environment for our guests and team members,” the post...

We will stand side by side with people from all over the world for our freedom! One day - all together! Come together and show everyone that we will not silently stand by and lose the Freedoms that we hold so dear. Our Unalienable Rights are being given away in the name of Safety. Let's show everyone: #WeWillAllBeThere, #MyBodyMyChoice, #Freedom, #BelAirMaryland, #Maryland, #peace, #NoMask, #OpenOurSchools, #OpenOurCountry

GOP Sens. Ron Johnson (Wis.) and Chuck Grassley (Iowa) are pressing the Trump administration to release the names of Obama-era officials who "unmasked" former national security adviser Michael Flynn. The Republican senators sent a letter dated Tuesday to Attorney General William Barr and acting Director of National Intelligence Richard Grenell, urging them to release the names amid increased GOP scrutiny of the former Trump adviser's case. “One of the most significant unanswered questions about what occurred during the 2016 election is how many Americans were ‘unmasked,’ at whose request, and for what purpose,” the lawmakers wrote. Johnson and Grassley chair...

Acting Director of National Intelligence Richard Grenell has decided to declassify information about Obama administration officials who were behind the “unmasking” of Michael Flynn -- whose calls with the former Russian ambassador during the presidential transition were picked up in surveillance and later leaked -- and their names could soon be made public, a source confirmed.

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A left-wing protester was just arrested at Berkeley for ‘obstructing an officer for performing his duties’. He was asked to unmask and I.D. himself as he was arrested. The protester refused to cooperate with police and it likes the Berkeley police aren’t messing around today because he was immediately arrested. Check out the hand gesture the police officer made as soon as he had enough of this protester’s nonsense. Hah! 1 at @UCBerkeley arrested – for “obstructing an officer for performing his duties.” Was holding a sign, didnt ID himself or take off mask pic.twitter.com/FZo4mpRxWH — Sarah Ravani (@SarRavani) April...

""BREAKING: @BarackObama’s CIA Director John Brennan and His Allies Are Targeting Trump Supporters For Surveillance"" Barack Obama‘s CIA Director John O. Brennan targeted Trump supporters for enhanced surveillance, intelligence sources confirm to GotNews’ Charles C. Johnson. The surveillance took place between Trump’s election on November 8 and the inauguration in January, according to White House and House intelligence sources. The focus was on General Mike Flynn, billionaire Erik Prince, and Fox News host Sean Hannity — all of whom had close ties to Trump before and after the November election and had helped the future president with managing his new...