The Coronavirus Crisis
Chicago Teachers Might Strike. A Group of Parents, Backed by a Right-Wing Law Firm, Stands to Sue.
The conservative movement is capitalizing on school closures to weaken public education.
Politics
Inside the Brutal Power Struggle at Homeland Security
An investigation, conducted in 2020 by an outside firm and obtained via FOIA, paints a picture of DHS’s Office of Inspector General in chaos.
Mass Dems Chair Apologizes to Party Members for Role in Scandal — but Not to Alex Morse
Gus Bickford said he apologized “profusely” for his actions during a recent meeting, but he did not address calls to make amends with the Holyoke mayor.
Robinhood Is a Perfect Example of Fintech's Insidious Power
Biden’s team enters the regulatory fight with one hand already tied behind its back.
The Smear Campaign Against Robert Malley — and Biden's Iran Policy
With half-truths and insinuations absent any substance, D.C.’s hawks are making their opening salvos against diplomacy with Iran.
Merrick Garland Wants Former Facebook Lawyer to Top Antitrust Division
Susan Davies has spent much of the last decade working on behalf of major mergers and fending off antitrust enforcement.
Rebekah Mercer Raised Specter of “Armed Conflict” in 2019 Book
The billionaire heir has been financing a host of right-wing individuals and groups involved in the storming of the Capitol.
The Coronavirus Crisis
How Biden's FCC Could Bring Fast Relief to Students Struggling With Remote Learning
Biden’s pick for FCC chair, Jessica Rosenworcel, has long pushed to make it easier for schools to spend federal funds on home Wi-Fi and tech devices.
A Tech Investor Is Raising Funds to Investigate San Francisco Prosecutor’s Decarceral Approach
District Attorney Chesa Boudin is facing increasing scrutiny from Silicon Valley investors.
You Are Not a Loan
Activists and academics discuss the crisis of higher education and the growing movement to cancel student debt and make college free for all.