Peter Baker

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Peter Baker @peterbakernyt

By chance, one New Year’s resolution for 2020 was to read more about the civil rights movement. The landmark trilogy by @taylorbranch of course has been a remarkable gift. His description of Lewis: “There was an incandescence in Lewis that shone through all his shortcomings." — PolitiTweet.org

Posted July 18, 2020

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Peter Baker @peterbakernyt

The CDC's Redfield acknowledged to the Journal of the American Medical Association that administration officials—himself included—massively underestimated infections in April and May. He estimated they were missing as many as 10 cases each day for every one they were confirming. — PolitiTweet.org

Posted July 18, 2020

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@taylorbranch Lewis, Branch writes, grew up on a farm without plumbing or electricity and as a boy considered chickens special. When one was killed for dinner, he cried and boycotted meals. He took to preaching to them and even baptized chicks. “He developed a full ministry by the age of 10." — PolitiTweet.org

Posted July 18, 2020