U.S. Got More Confirmed "Index Cases" of Coronavirus From Europe Than From China
President Donald Trump failed to impose restrictions on travelers from Europe until mid-March, allowing a flood of Covid-19 cases into the U.S.
The Coronavirus Crisis
As markets recover, Big Pharma gains power, and governments around the world scramble to contain the pandemic, predatory capitalism moves in for the kill.
“Irresponsible and Dangerous”: U.S. Deports Haitians Despite Coronavirus Risks
Public health experts fear that an outbreak of Covid-19 could have particularly deadly consequences for the impoverished island nation.
“Burials Are Cheaper Than Deportations”: Virus Unleashes Terror in a Troubled ICE Detention Center
As the coronavirus pandemic spreads to the Deep South, detained immigrants are becoming increasingly desperate.
Voices
Why the Stock Market Is Healthy as Americans Die From Coronavirus
This seems like a good time to reevaluate our treasured belief that a rising Dow reflects general human flourishing.
America and the New Geopolitics After Coronavirus
Depending on how the world responds to the emerging challenges of the coronavirus, we could weather this storm — and maybe even make our societies stronger.
Murder Victim’s Mother Begs Court to Release Death Row Inmate Likely Sick With Covid-19
Prosecutors agree that Walter Ogrod was wrongfully convicted. But a Philadelphia judge refuses to release him, despite his diminishing health.
Trump's Ridiculous Behavior at Pandemic Briefings Baffles a Watching World
While Donald Trump has made every White House coronavirus briefing about himself, many of the world's other leaders let medical experts brief the public.
Internal Prison Guard Email Contradicts Government’s Claims to Judges About Containing Coronavirus at Federal Detention Center
At a federal jail in New York, officials have insisted they are taking proper measures to contain the virus. A guard union email says that's not true.
It’s a Scandal That We Don’t Know Who Supported the Coronavirus Bailout. Help Us Find Out.
The Intercept is reconstructing the roll call vote for the CARES Act, and we need your help.
Coronavirus Numbers Reflect New York City’s Deep Economic Divide
The data is in line with long-established health disparities in New York City, where the poor and people of color tend to suffer worse health outcomes.