Category: january 2021

Everything is different now, and one thing with which we will struggle in this new day for America is the death of shame. In addition to the other norms the former president destroyed, he turned lying – deliberate, casual and often with the force of law – into an art form and, with that, contributed to the death of shame. If we as humans do not feel shame in doing something wrong, or in getting caught doing something wrong, what guardrails exist? When the powerful can’t be embarrassed by the bad choices they make, people suffer, democracy erodes, institutions crumble, justice is strangled and lies proliferate.

Presidential historian Allan Lichtman discusses the symbolism of Joe Biden’s inauguration and what challenges lie ahead for him in office.

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson says there is now evidence to suggest the new coronavirus variant first detected in the UK is not only more contagious but more deadly as well. The mutation has now spread to more than 60 countries. And Britain itself is struggling to bring infections under control.

The COVID-19 pandemic has left many teens and young Canadians feeling disconnected, hopeless and unmotivated to navigate school and daily life — causing concern for parents and experts alike.

Harvard Medical School’s Dr. Abraar Karan says the US can end the Covid-19 pandemic in four weeks if everyone wears N95 masks.

 CBC Marketplace asked more than 1,000 Canadians with long COVID about their access to care. Over 60 per cent of COVID-19 long-haulers said in the questionnaire they aren’t getting the medical treatment they need and many others reported they are stuck paying hundreds of dollars — some spending $10,000 or more.

NBC News’ Ben Collins reports on the new recruitment efforts by white supremacy groups that are targeting disillusioned QAnon conspiracy theorists who felt let down by former President Trump.