The Daily Valet. - 6/16/20, Tuesday
✔️ A Big Decision
Tuesday, June 16th Edition
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Cory Ohlendorf , Editor ⋯ @coryohlendorf
Today’s Big Story
Supreme Court’s Big Decision
In a 6-3 vote, the court ruled that the Civil Rights Act of 1964 that bars job discrimination because of sex applies to LGBT workers
Nearly all of the Supreme Court’s recent rulings on hot-button social issues come out 5-4, so Monday’s 6-3 vote declaring that employers can’t fire workers for being gay or transgender was something of a surprise for most, reports NBC News.
Perhaps even more surprising, the majority opinion for the landmark case was written by President Trump’s first appointee to the court—Neil Gorsuch. Trump’s more recent pick, Brett Kavanaugh, sided with the court’s two other dissenters, Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito.
“An employer who fires an individual for being homosexual or transgender fires that person for traits or actions it would not have questioned in members of a different sex,” Justice Gorsuch wrote for the court. “Sex plays a necessary and undisguisable role in the decision, exactly what Title VII forbids.”
The outcome is expected to have a big impact for the estimated 8.1 million LGBT workers across the country because most states don’t protect them from workplace discrimination. An estimated 11.3 million LGBT people live in the U.S., according to the Williams Institute at the UCLA law school.
As Pete Williams, NBC’s Justice Correspondent put it: “As of just a few minutes ago, it was possible to get married on Sunday and legally fired on Monday, but no more.”
↦ Dig Deeper: The Supreme Court’s landmark decision, explained in five simple sentences.
FDA Pulls Emergency Approval for Drug
The agency says hydroxychloroquine isn’t effective in treating COVID-19
The FDA withdrew emergency use authorization for chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine on Monday, citing doubts about their effectiveness in treating COVID-19, reports the Wall Street Journal.
Back in March, the FDA authorized stockpiles of the drugs to be used in hospitals to treat patients with the virus. But in a letter Monday revoking the authorization, the agency now says that the benefits of the drugs do not outweigh the risks and that they should not be used outside of clinical trials.
Last month, President Trump claimed to be taking daily doses of hydroxychloroquine, after he was exposed to two people who had tested positive for the coronavirus.
But a new study published in the New England Journal of Medicine now suggests that hydroxychloroquine does not prevent COVID-19 infection any better than a placebo. Although researchers didn’t find any serious safety problems associated with the drug’s use, either. So ... there's that.
Jon Stewart Returns
The former Daily Show host on addressing the ‘why’ of police brutality, not just the ‘how’
Jon Stewart hasn't given many interviews since stepping down as host of The Daily Show five years ago—which is why you might've noticed his name trending on social media for the past 24 hours.
Speaking with David Marchese of the New York Times Magazine, he touched on everything from racism and police brutality to the 2020 election and the state of news media.
Stewart stressed that reforming policing practices isn’t the answer to eradicating police violence—rather, he argued, we must reform our national identity and way of life, as both effectively perpetuate discriminatory segregation practices:
“We continue to make this about the police—the how of it. How can they police? Is it about sensitivity and de-escalation training and community policing? All that can make for a less-egregious relationship between the police and people of color. But the how isn't as important as the why, which we never address.” Stewart has a way of making us look at things in a new light. It's nice to have that perspective back.
↦ FYI: President Trump will sign an executive order today that will create a system for tracking police misconduct and incentivize officer training.
How Often Are You Washing Your Mask?
You’ve got to wear one. But you’ve also got to keep it clean.
Masks are going to be standard issue for the foreseeable future. I know you're a responsible adult, so I trust you're wearing yours. But how often are you washing it?
According to CDC, a mask should be “washed after each use.” What constitutes a “use” isn’t really defined, and so how often one should perform the chore of cleaning their mask is a bit of a grey area.
Does a mask need to be squeaky clean in order to prevent the spread of droplets? It probably helps, Vice found, especially considering that your mask may catch some virus droplets out in public, and putting that up to your face again is risky, and honestly, kinda gross.
But personal hygiene is just that—personal. You should have an idea on how dirty your mask looks, feels or smells. But if there's any doubt, just go ahead and wash it. The simplest way to do that is to throw it in the washing machine. Carolyn Forte, Director of the Good Housekeeping Institute Cleaning Lab, suggests that all face masks should be washed with hot water in the washing machine. A hot cycle in the dryer will also help eliminate the virus.
↦ Buy: We've pulled together over 30 masks available to buy right now, from simple styles cut from chambray shirting to modern, antimicrobial options.
In Other News
Other Things We’re Talking About Today
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A WFH Upgrade
This work pod is way cooler than a home office
As so many of us are learning, the downside to working from home is the occasional lack of privacy or serenity needed to do good, creative work. One company is changing that with their new minimalist work pods.
Autonomous, an office product design brand with a knack for ergonomics. introduced the pod as a “fresh solution completely redefining the home office, providing maximum focus during every working hour.”
Of course, it doesn't have to be an office. According to HiConsumption, the pod can be utilized in a plethora of different ways, allowing it to work as anything from an isolated music studio to an exercise room.
The pods come with built-in shelving, the company’s Smartdesk 2 and Kinn chair—all of which help to complement the dwelling's aluminum, oak and walnut construction. But they don't come cheap. Pre-orders, which ring in at about half of retail prices, will cost you around $5,400. Who says you can't put a price on creativity?
↦ FYI: Here are five common home office mistakes to avoid.
Sales We’re Eyeing
Nano9 training sneakers$130 / $87.48
One way to make working out alone at home a little better? New gear. Reebok is currently offering a sitewide deal using code DADGRAD for 30% off. Which means you can score big savings on some hardwearing training shoes or attire. Or just pick up some easygoing summer sneakers. Your call.
Classic leather AZ sneakers $90 / $63
Club C85 vintage sneakers $75 / $52.50
Activchill Move T-shirt $35 / $24.50
Active Core gym bag $40 / $28
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