The Coronavirus Crisis
Chasing Sales During Coronavirus Pandemic, States Declare Lotteries “Essential”
Lotteries have been deemed essential services because of the funding they provide to the state. Meanwhile, they put players and workers at risk.
Politics
Wall Street Titans Finance Democratic Primary Challenger to Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Several prominent private equity executives and investment bankers made early donations to Michelle Caruso-Cabrera, a former Republican.
Voices
Watch: The Mental Health Dimensions of the Coronavirus Pandemic and Isolation Measures, With Andrew Solomon and Johann Hari
System Update has two new programs: one on the left and Biden, the other on the mental health aspects of the pandemic.
The Coronavirus Crisis
Coronavirus Has Given the Left a Historic Opportunity. Can They Seize It?
As major corporations work their will on Capitol Hill, workers are spending their energy helping each other stay alive.
Conservative Dark-Money Group One Nation Adds Former Pfizer Lobbyist to Board While Running GOP Senate Ads for Lower Drug Prices
Ken Cole was a lobbyist for Pfizer and sat on the board of the Chamber of Commerce, both of which have lobbied against bills that would lower drug prices.
The Coronavirus Crisis
Trump PR Stunt Falls Flat, as White House Video Exposes His Failure to Prepare for Pandemic
Donald Trump tricked the news networks into broadcasting a taxpayer-funded testimonial to his own leadership, but the video highlight reel had a fatal flaw.
Despite Coronavirus, Brooklyn Machine Pushing for In-Person Hearings to Knock Insurgent Off Ballot
In a Brooklyn City Council race, Kings County Democratic Committee members have filed petitions against candidates running against the establishment pick.
Voices
Why the Stock Market Is Healthy as Americans Die From Coronavirus
This seems like a good time to reevaluate our treasured belief that a rising Dow reflects general human flourishing.
Conservative Operatives Float Plan to Place Retired Military, Police Officers as GOP Poll Watchers on Election Day
At a February meeting, GOP-aligned leaders expressed a need for Republican poll watchers in “inner city” and predominantly Native American precincts.
The Coronavirus Crisis
Trump's Ridiculous Behavior at Pandemic Briefings Baffles a Watching World
While Donald Trump has made every White House coronavirus briefing about himself, many of the world's other leaders let medical experts brief the public.