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.
Politics
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.”
Big Chunks of Corporate Tax Cuts End Up in Executives’ Pockets
A new study finds that recent tax breaks may be worth hundreds of billions in personal boodle for corporate royalty.
Document: Amazon Security Staff Reported Its Own Hostile Tweets as "Suspicious," Fearing They’d Been Hacked
"These tweets are unnecessarily antagonistic (risking Amazon’s brand), and may be a result of unauthorized access," read an employee help ticket.
The Coronavirus Crisis
Catching Covid-19 at a Covid-19 Vaccine Production Facility
In the rush to rapidly build a vaccine production facility as part of Operation Warp Speed, lax safety protocols led to a coronavirus outbreak among workers.
Chuck Schumer Eyes a Second Shot at Raising the Minimum Wage Through Reconciliation
Democrats capitulated to a ruling by a Senate staffer, the body’s parliamentarian, the first time around.