____ (2022-05-31). Officials, media spread complacency as US enters third summer of COVID infections and death. wsws.org At the Memorial Day weekend, traditionally the start of summer festivals and other mass social activities in the United States, coronavirus infections are at six times the level of a year ago.

____ (2022-05-31). New Zealand PM in the US promotes internet censorship, downplays pandemic. wsws.org In public statements ahead of her meeting with President Biden, Prime Minister Ardern called for greater censorship of social media, and promoted the lie that the COVID-19 pandemic is over.

____ (2022-05-31). Parents and teachers defend Seattle principal fired for exposing district's abandonment of contact tracing. wsws.org Parents and teachers from across Oregon and Washington voiced their support for principal Catherine Brown, who has been fired for alerting the community to changes made to the COVID-19 Guidelines in January, at the height of the Omicron surge.

____ (2022-05-31). Trader Joe's cut retirement benefits during pandemic. wsws.org The standard 10 percent contribution was slashed to 5 percent for most workers, taking thousands of dollars from employees.