Online Lenders are Preying on Desperate Borrowers and Could Trigger a New Consumer Financial Crisis
The surge in fintech lending may have dire consequences for American consumers.
Politics
How William Barr Is Weaponizing the Justice Department to Help Trump Win
Former DOJ officials spoke about the attorney general’s efforts to undermine voting and his potential to unleash an “October surprise.”
The Coronavirus Crisis
Teachers Expect UFT to Vote on Whether to Authorize a Strike Over School Reopening
The New York City teachers union wants to ensure good ventilation in schools and access to Covid-19 testing.
Voices
The Social Fabric of the U.S. Is Fraying Severely, if Not Unravelling
Why, in the world's richest country, is every metric of mental health pathology rapidly worsening?
The Coronavirus Crisis
Drug Companies Continue to Shed Liability for Rushed Coronavirus Treatments
At least 120 vaccines for Covid-19 are in development around the world. And each one holds its own potential for harm.
The Coronavirus Crisis
Some Teachers Are Being Required to Come to School — to Teach Virtually
“The reasons have been ridiculous,” said a Michigan teacher who will have to go to her school building to offer remote classes.
Protests for Black Lives
Protesters in Multiple States Are Facing Felony Charges, Including Terrorism
Some states have recently increased the severity of criminal penalties for protesters along political lines.
Alex Morse Has a Second Opponent: Local Media
Western Massachusetts media were quick to cover allegations against Alex Morse, but dropped the story once it got more interesting.
Protests for Black Lives
Trump Supporters Rush to Defend One of Their Own Who Killed Protesters in Kenosha
Tucker Carlson said Kyle Rittenhouse, who killed two during a protest in Wisconsin, “had to maintain order.”
Senior U.S. Intelligence Official Died by Suicide in June
Anthony Schinella, the national intelligence officer for military issues and a longtime CIA official, killed himself at his home.