Morning Wire Friday | August 6, 2021
Aug 6, 2021
Tensions are rising as federal and state officials clash over COVID-19 policies, especially in Florida and Texas. Universities are implementing vaccine mandates, leading to fines for the unvaccinated amidst Delta variant challenges. The conversation also introduces a proposed universal basic income, discussing the potential effects and examining past UBI trials in places like Finland. The outcomes of these trials shed light on employment rates and stress levels, igniting debate about the viability of a UBI system in the U.S.
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Political Divide on COVID-19
- President Biden criticizes Republican governors DeSantis and Abbott for their COVID-19 responses.
- DeSantis argues Florida is not a "biomedical security state" and defends his policies.
Florida's COVID-19 Data
- Florida has seen a rise in hospitalizations, but 95% of new patients are unvaccinated.
- DeSantis highlights Florida's in-person schooling throughout the pandemic.
COVID-19 Deaths by State
- States with the most COVID-19 deaths per capita are New York and New Jersey, not Florida or Texas.
- This challenges the narrative that less restrictive policies led to worse outcomes.