Republicans Are Poised to Gerrymander Their Way Back to the Majority
But only if Democrats stand aside and let them.
Politics
Protests for Black Lives
Pro-Cop PAC Tried to Fundraise by Blaming George Floyd for His Own Death
After local news coverage, the Protect Our Police PAC quickly condemned its own email and distanced itself from Derek Chauvin.
The Coronavirus Crisis
Howard Dean Pushes Biden to Oppose Generic Covid-19 Vaccines for Developing Countries
The former progressive champion, who now works on behalf of corporate interests, joins the drug industry in arguing against sharing the intellectual property for low-cost vaccines.
Rep. Veronica Escobar: "Stephen Miller Should be Behind Bars” for Role in Trump Immigration Policy
Asked if it’s too soon to prosecute Biden officials, the Texas lawmaker said she will be among Biden’s “loudest critics” if progress on the border crisis stalls.
The Coronavirus Crisis
Hunger Strikers Win Historic Relief Fund for Undocumented New York Workers — With Strings Attached
The $2.1 billion relief package was a major win for organizers, but some undocumented workers worry they'll be left behind.
Months After Biden Promised to End Support for Yemen War, Congress Still Has No Details
“After enjoying a public relations victory, the Biden administration has yet to offer any specifics on the nature of American participation in the Saudi-led war.”
The Democratic Party's Consultant Factory
An Intercept investigation finds that a revolving door of friends and colleagues at the top echelons of the DCCC reinforces its corporate sensibility.
Soldier Says She Was Sexually Assaulted by 22 Troops at Oklahoma Base
“Brass is already calling this Fort Hood 2.0,” a military official said of the investigation now underway at Fort Sill. “It was a dark day at work today.”
The Coronavirus Crisis
Last-Minute Trump Rule Would Let Vaccine Makers Hike Prices Unchecked
The Biden administration could halt an attack on one of the government’s few options to rein in drug prices.
Amazon’s Twitter Army Was Handpicked for "Great Sense of Humor," Leaked Document Reveals
Amazon ambassadors were trained to defend Jeff Bezos and clap back at Bernie Sanders under a program codenamed “Veritas.”