Markley, van Camp and Robbins | October 20, 2021
The Boys know that masks don’t do much good, but the CDC director says even after the vaccine is approved for children, it will still be recommended they mask up in school. Food shortages will be the next item on the supply chain crunch, and people have started hoarding food. A Washington Post op-ed tells people not to complain about supply chain disruptions, and advises people to lower their expectations. Terry McCauliffe clarifies there was no misspeak regarding schools, and Donald Trump’s approval rating is slightly higher than Joe Biden’s now. Walkouts and strikes are hitting hospitals in pandemic hotspots, and Kate Beckinsale threw out her back while putting on leggings. The CEO of Netflix apologized for defending free speech, and Portland has officially seen a record number of homicides. The White House slammed Texas’ bill banning trans athletes from girls’ sports, calling it “hateful,” and claiming it is “bullying.” The White House considered tapping the National Guard to help the strain on the supply chain, and the Supreme Court declined to block a vaccine mandate for health care workers.