The Coronavirus Crisis
States Are Making Tenants Jump Through Hoops to Get Federal Rental Assistance
Congress has approved $46.5 billion in rental assistance, but onerous documentation requirements make it hard for people to qualify.
Politics
New York Senate Confirms Pro-Cop District Attorney to Highest Court
Madeline Singas opposed bail reform and other progressive measures as Nassau County district attorney.
Secret Brazil Archive
House Democrats Want Answers About U.S. Role in Disgraced Brazil Corruption Probe
The now-disgraced Car Wash probe overthrew Brazil’s political order — and 23 House Democrats want to know how the Justice Department was involved.
Republican Senators Lack Confidence Joe Manchin’s Loyalty to the Filibuster Will Hold
Talks between Manchin and Democratic leaders remain ongoing, and Republicans are unsure if he’ll buckle.
$800,000 of Mystery Money Shaped the Virginia AG Race in the Final Weeks
Progressive challenger Jay Jones is crying foul.
New York City Unions Prepare to Shift Retirees Off Medicare
To cut costs, public sector unions are planning a switch to Medicare Advantage, a privatized program whose impact on care is not well understood.
Not Even Covid-19 Could Slow Down Nuclear Spending
A new report finds that nine countries collectively spent $72 billion in 2020 on nukes.
Voices
Rhode Island Coalition Pushes Most Equitable Legal Cannabis Regulations Yet
Ahead of inevitable national legalization, Rhode Island activists urge the state to right the wrongs of the war on drugs.
Georgia Board of Education Votes to Censor American History
The state board drafted a resolution restricting classroom discussion of racism, then blocked comments from the YouTube livestream.
Idaho State Legislator Doxxed a Sexual Assault Survivor, Drawing Ethics Complaints
Rep. Priscilla Giddings, a candidate for Idaho lieutenant governor, circulated articles exposing the identity of a woman alleging assault by another lawmaker.