It’s spring training right now, people are getting vaccinated, states are lifting mask mandates, and at least the Texas Rangers are planning for full capacity fans in stands for opening day, but not the subsequent games, as if people are somehow immune during opening day. Fewer white men should be in charge of health decisions […]
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