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Under Cover of Covid-19, Donald Trump Ramps Up His War on Truth-Tellers
The president’s Stalinist purge at the height of the coronavirus pandemic exemplifies his dysfunction and vindictiveness.
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.
Location-Tracking Firm Helping Trump Get Reelected Now Wants to Cash In on Coronavirus
Phunware wants to sell social-distancing enforcement while serving the president who bungled the response to Covid-19.
Southern Mayors Pushed GOP Governors to Take Action on Coronavirus. Governors Pushed Back.
As case counts grew, Southern governors tussled with mayors over the extent of local authority, reversing city orders and reopening churches.
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Watch: Are We Vesting Too Much Power in Governments and Corporations in the Name of Covid-19? With Edward Snowden.
Edward Snowden, Maclean’s editor Andray Domise, and Direct Action Everywhere activist Cassie King are this week’s guests.
System Update With Glenn Greenwald: Edward Snowden, Andray Domise, and Cassie King
A conversation about the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the social fabric and the risk of acquiescing to more surveillance during times of peril.
Texas Blames Abortion for Spreading the Virus, but It’s the State That Has Put Millions at Risk
Not only did the governor drag his feet amid the outbreak, but hypocrisy by state officials has undermined health care access for millions of Texans.
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If Your State Needs Help With Coronavirus From Trump, Don’t Be a Strong Woman Governor
In a row with Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, Trump showed he’s still willing to put misogynist squabbling ahead of the needs of the American people.
As Coronavirus Spread, Financial Services Contractor Told Warehouse Workers They Aren't Allowed to Get Sick
In a Long Island warehouse, immigrants work long hours doing mailings for a multibillion-dollar financial services company. Now they’re getting sick.
Louisiana's Coronavirus Plan for Prisons Could Create Death Camps
Rather than release people at high risk, Louisiana plans to isolate those who test positive for the coronavirus in two maximum-security state facilities.
Facebook Tech Support Contractors Sent Into Work Question “Essential” Designation
The contractors were given letters classifying them as providing “essential services” — setting up laptops for new hires and employees working from home.