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Anya van Wagtendonk

Anya van Wagtendonk

Freelance Writer

    Latest articles by Anya van Wagtendonk

    Politics
    Deborah Birx says “social distancing will be with us through the summer”Deborah Birx says “social distancing will be with us through the summer”
    Politics

    Birx’s projection means Vice President Pence may have been too optimistic in stating the virus would be under control by Memorial Day.

    By Anya van Wagtendonk
    Politics
    Stacey Abrams makes the case for herself as Biden’s VP pickStacey Abrams makes the case for herself as Biden’s VP pick
    Politics

    Abrams says she has the experience and temperament needed to be successful in the role.

    By Anya van Wagtendonk
    Covid-19
    Trump dismisses daily coronavirus press briefings as “not worth the time & effort”Trump dismisses daily coronavirus press briefings as “not worth the time & effort”
    Covid-19

    Facing criticism over his bleach comments, Trump expressed frustration over the briefings.

    By Anya van Wagtendonk
    Covid-19
    Study: 71 percent of jobless Americans did not receive their March unemployment benefitsStudy: 71 percent of jobless Americans did not receive their March unemployment benefits
    Covid-19

    A new Pew study found only 29 percent of jobless Americans received benefits in March.

    By Anya van Wagtendonk
    Politics
    New York and Kentucky just made it easier to vote by mailNew York and Kentucky just made it easier to vote by mail
    Politics

    Friday, the governors of New York and Kentucky signed executive orders expanding vote-by-mail access.

    By Anya van Wagtendonk
    Politics
    Mississippi and Iowa join the ranks of states reopening nonessential businessesMississippi and Iowa join the ranks of states reopening nonessential businesses
    Politics

    Although coronavirus cases haven’t peaked yet, 16 states are reopening their economies in the coming week.

    By Anya van Wagtendonk
    Politics
    Trump has nominated one of his lawyers to oversee coronavirus relief fundsTrump has nominated one of his lawyers to oversee coronavirus relief funds
    Politics

    White House lawyer Brian Miller has been selected for oversight of a $500 billion bailout fund.

    By Anya van Wagtendonk
    Science
    This week will be coronavirus’s worst yet in the US, experts warnThis week will be coronavirus’s worst yet in the US, experts warn
    Science

    US Surgeon General Jerome Adams said it is “going to be the hardest moment for many Americans in their entire lives.”

    By Anya van Wagtendonk
    Science
    The CDC has begun testing blood for immunity against the coronavirusThe CDC has begun testing blood for immunity against the coronavirus
    Science

    Antibodies could indicate whether a person was infected by the virus and recovered — and therefore could potentially reenter public life.

    By Anya van Wagtendonk
    Science
    US allies express dismay over US handling of global medical supply chainUS allies express dismay over US handling of global medical supply chain
    Science

    Other countries complain the US is outbidding them, as a German official accuses its ally of “modern piracy.”

    By Anya van Wagtendonk