Author: Leslie Eastman

Leslie Eastman

I am an Environmental Health and Safety Professional, as well as a science/technical writer for a variety of news and professional publications. I have been a citizen activist since 2009, and am one of the co-founders of the San Diego-based group, Southern California Tax Revolt Coalition.

Wuhan Virus Watch: Los Angeles public health officials worry about coronavirus hitting homeless camps

Posted by Leslie Eastman on March 02, 2020 40 Comments

Legal Insurrection readers likely recall our stories on Hepatitis A, typhoid, and typhus outbreaks that struck the homeless hard in various California cities.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ICORn6bo3CY

A biochemist reviews the Trump administration’s continuing response to COVID-19

Posted by Leslie Eastman on March 01, 2020 64 Comments

As a reminder to those who may be new to Legal Insurrection, I have a degree in biochemistry and experience in dealing with releases of potentially infectious materials. I am the author of a book on bloodborne pathogen safety.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rsDU-QsfkX4

Wuhan Virus Watch: Apple CEO ‘optimistic’ China has coronavirus situation under control

Posted by Leslie Eastman on February 29, 2020 30 Comments

The total number of Wuhan Coronavirus cases currently stands at 85,206, distributed among 60 nations and territories. The death toll stands at 2,923.

Mary Chastain friend, with permission to use

Wuhan Virus Watch: CDC Director Says Rod Rosenstein’s Sister “Misspoke” About Coronavirus Risk

Posted by Leslie Eastman on February 28, 2020 55 Comments

The number of Wuhan Coronavirus cases reported worldwide is 83,379, distributed between 54 countries and territories. The death toll stands at 2,858.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VdpxKcflza4

A biochemist’s analysis of President Trump’s coronavirus press conference

Posted by Leslie Eastman on February 27, 2020 84 Comments

Many Legal Insurrection readers know I have a degree in biochemistry, and have donned the full-body protective suit during responses to releases of body fluids during my career as a hazardous materials specialist.

gov photos: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/e8/Rod_Rosenstein_official_portrait_2.jpg/220px-Rod_Rosenstein_official_portrait_2.jpg; https://www.cdc.gov/about/leadership/leaders/ncird.html

Wuhan Virus Watch: Rod Rosenstein’s Sister Gins Up Fear With Her CDC Statement

Posted by Leslie Eastman on February 26, 2020 56 Comments

The Wuhan Coronavirus cases now stand at 80,598 distributed within 41 different countries and territories. The death toll is currently at 2,712.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nRyfBeJduwU

Wuhan Coronavirus Watch: Trump Asks Congress for $2.5 Billion to Fight Coronavirus

Posted by Leslie Eastman on February 25, 2020 45 Comments

The number of Wuhan Coronavirus cases now stands at 80,150 in 37 countries and territories. The death toll is 2,699.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jQ49Ae2SQes

Avoiding Apocalypse Click-Bait about COVID-19

Posted by Leslie Eastman on February 24, 2020 30 Comments

One of the biggest challenges I face in covering the Wuhan coronavirus outbreak is sorting through the flow of apocalypse click-bait to determine the real news and the actual toll the disease is taking on China and the world.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZSxmyjKGEY

California Gov. Newsom: ‘Doctors should be able to write prescriptions for housing’

Posted by Leslie Eastman on February 24, 2020 50 Comments

We have been following the California homelessness crisis, including the ensuing public health issues related to the expanding encampments.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PtQqj9IEsRM

Wuhan Virus Watch: Trump angry that infected Americans were flown back to U.S. with healthy passengers

Posted by Leslie Eastman on February 23, 2020 40 Comments

The number of Wuhan Coronavirus cases reported now stands at 78,773, located in 33 separate countries and territories. The death toll is now reported at 2,462.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lSAm6XzIFyQ

Wuhan Virus Watch: U.S. takes steps to prepare for pandemic

Posted by Leslie Eastman on February 22, 2020 23 Comments

The number of Wuhan Coronavirus cases is now reported at 77,279, distributed between 32 countries and territories. The death toll currently stands at 2,251.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AiCS8f3n3To#action=share

Wuhan Virus Watch: Two Passengers Die After Leaving Quarantined Cruise Ship

Posted by Leslie Eastman on February 21, 2020 44 Comments

The number of reported Wuhan Coronavirus cases now stands at 76,735, located within 30 countries and territories, and the death toll stands at 2,247.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6LgTfUA2_Ac

Trump signs memorandum diverting water to California’s Central Valley farms

Posted by Leslie Eastman on February 20, 2020 30 Comments

One of the most significant agenda items for California Tea Party groups has always been getting the spigot turned on again to the state's breadbasket, the Central Valley.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9J3vrJNGxQA

Wuhan Virus Watch: Five Coronavirus Patients to be Transferred to Spokane Hospital’s Isolation Ward

Posted by Leslie Eastman on February 20, 2020 9 Comments

The number of reported Wuhan Coronavirus cases now stands at 75,725 in 30 separate countries and territories, with the death toll at 2,126.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QVVcHgxin0E

Wuhan Virus Watch: Over 700 in Washington State Under Supervision for Possible Coronavirus Symptoms

Posted by Leslie Eastman on February 19, 2020 25 Comments

Currently, the number of Wuhan Coronavirus Cases is 75,213, and the death toll stands at 2,010.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t27sMM9X7m4

Trump to Visit Los Angeles, Checking on 2028 Olympics Efforts and Homelessness Solutions

Posted by Leslie Eastman on February 19, 2020 26 Comments

Few of us political news junkies can ever forget one of President Barack Obama's earlier failures as President. Remember when the Obamas personally appealed to International Olympic Committee members for the 2016 summer Olympic Games to be in Chicago?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e95w3ye1x9M

Wuhan Virus Watch: 14 American passengers evacuated from cruise ship test positive for coronavirus

Posted by Leslie Eastman on February 17, 2020 12 Comments

The Wuhan Coronavirus has now killed 1,776 people and shows no signs of being contained.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZO2kGKvOTY

Architect of Trump’s Paris Climate Accord exit may return to EPA as chief of staff

Posted by Leslie Eastman on February 17, 2020 13 Comments

President Donald Trump's not only shaking up Washington, D.C. by his firings (e.g., the mass termination of National Security Council members).

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