Rational Security: The 'Social Distancing' Edition
Much of normal life has ground to a halt. We’ll reflect on the state of the pandemic and how it’s affecting us. What exactly happened to a White House office set up to respond to pandemics? And Congress kicks the can on an all-important surveillance law until the end of May.
Tamara delights in birthday wishes for a five-year old girl.
Ben reminds us that sometimes it all ends well.

Susan is down with the youths.
Shane nominates Arnold Schwarzenegger as the new public health spokesman.
Jen Patja is the editor of the Lawfare Podcast and Rational Security, and serves as Lawfare’s Director of Audience Engagement. Previously, she was Co-Executive Director of Virginia Civics and Deputy Director of the Center for the Constitution at James Madison's Montpelier, where she worked to deepen public understanding of constitutional democracy and inspire meaningful civic participation.
