Republicans and Democrats are joining forces to ban face masks. Once the ultimate outward sign of liberal solidarity, face masks are now comparable to KKK hoods, according to the Anti-Defamation League and the NAACP.
Anti-Israel protesters’ use of masks to shield their identities has driven the latest round of anti-mask sentiment, angering both sides of the aisle. Long Island Republicans just passed a measure banning face masks except for religious and health reasons, though it’s entirely unclear how police will determine which masks are being worn for legitimate purposes. Los Angeles is considering a mask ban as well. Not long ago, LA was floating penalties for not wearing a mask.
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