10 Sunday’s news items from around the globe [nations in decline; top killer nation; a courageous mayor; lonely dogs & more] – 6/21/2020

“The rise and fall of North America | For the first time in living memory, the continent’s three biggest countries are poorly led.” – The Boston Globe

Join the Poor People’s campaign today | “Join the virtual rally and tell your elected officials to adopt the moral agenda.”

Top killer nation? The USA. | “How many needless Covid-19 deaths were caused by delays in responding? Most of them” – STATnews

a mayor with courage | “Newton mayor calls for civilian review of police after officers, with gun drawn, stop Black resident” – The Boston Globe

dog alone “Tristan Spinski for The New York Times”

going yellow tips | “How to Prepare Your Dog to Be Left at Home Alone (Again).” – The New York Times

“Trump’s rally looked like his vision of America. | Limited and pitiless.” – The Washington Post

“I’m proud of you, Dad.” | “Opinion: Good Cops, Bad Cops – On Father’s Day, I want to tell my dad something I neglected to mention.” – The New York Times

It’s the same for “tip of the spear” roles everywhere | “How Do the Police Actually Spend Their Time?” – The New York Times

record levels | “How will countries pay off their debt after COVID-19?” – Al Jazeera

another law suit coming? | “Family business: Trump fears latest damning memoir – this time by his liberal niece” – The Guardian

 

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