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?
Politics
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.
GOP Lawmakers Asked Trump for Low-Wage, Migrant Worker Visas
Despite Republican rhetoric about the impact of immigration on wages, Sens. Perdue, Tillis, and Burr all lobbied for more H-2B visas.
Aaron Coleman's Ex-Girlfriend Says He Slapped and Choked Her in the Past Year
Revelations that a Kansas insurgent posted revenge porn in middle school touched off a national debate about accountability and redemption.
Voices
Vernon Jones Is Loathed by Georgia Republicans. Why Did He Speak at the RNC?
Jones is extremely unpopular with suburban, relatively affluent Republicans — the same Republicans the party has been hemorrhaging.