At Last, Some Progress #162 By Hank Silverberg The news over the last year has been depressing. The pandemic, the nasty election, the insurrection combined with continued unemployment for millions and hunger for thousands was enough to sour the mood, even for people with a positive view on life. This past week may have finally turned that trend around for many of us. The vaccination is finally getting into the arms of millions of people, and hospitalizations and deaths from Covid-19 have leveled off at best, and may be going down a bit. But there are warning signs on the horizon. The decision by many states, including a big one, Texas, to ease mask mandates and other pandemic restrictions has been criticized by infectious disease experts like Dr. Anthony Fauci, and labeled premature. Fauci Decries Governors Easing COVID Restrictions: ‘Risky To Say It’s Over’ | Talking Points Memo Others, like famed astro