The Coronavirus Crisis
A Little-Known Democratic Governor Is Breaking Out in Kentucky
Something strange is happening in Kentucky. A centrist Democratic governor is attempting to wield actual power. What’s even stranger: It’s working.
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The Democratic Party Must Harness the Legitimate Rage of Americans. Otherwise, the Right Will Use It With Horrifying Results.
The corporate-managerial class that runs the Democratic Party thinks anger is an illegitimate basis for action. With the coronavirus crisis, they need to get over that.
The Coronavirus Crisis
Coronavirus Hasn’t Stopped Jared Kushner’s Real Estate Empire From Hounding Tenants With Debt Collection, Eviction Lawsuits
Kushner Companies filed lawsuits against tenants in New Jersey and Maryland, even as governors in both states called for a halt to evictions.
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Why Wisconsin Is Fighting So Hard Over Its Tuesday Primary
State officials' reluctance to postpone the election amid the coronavirus pandemic stems from concern over a key election for a state Supreme Court seat.
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Amid Coronavirus Crisis, Andrew Cuomo Held New York’s Health Care Hostage to Undo Criminal Justice Reforms
New York’s governor claims he’s not being political, but the acquisition of power permeates everything he does.
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Stephen Smith's Progressive Populist Campaign for West Virginia Governor Has Become a Covid-19 Response Program
Smith’s campaign has remade its field operation to lead a response to the coronavirus pandemic, filling a void left by Gov. Jim Justice’s administration.
The Coronavirus Crisis
Trump Lies About Cutting White House Pandemic Team to Dodge (Checks Notes) Fox News
At Donald Trump's latest campaign rally disguised as a coronavirus task force briefing, he was stunned by a tough question from Fox News.
The Coronavirus Crisis
Key Medical Supplies Were Shipped From U.S. Manufacturers to Foreign Buyers, Records Show
U.S. firms exported large shipments of personal protective gear and respiratory equipment in recent weeks.
Campaigning in a Covid-19 Hot Spot, AOC Ally Samelys López Looks to Break Out
Endorsed by Ocasio-Cortez, Samelys López is running to replace Rep. Jose Serrano in New York’s 15th District, the most crowded primary field in the country.
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Watch: Our New Weekly Video Commentary and Interview Program, System Update, Debuts Today
The first episode examines the fallout from the 2020 Sanders campaign: What went wrong and what lessons can be drawn from it for left-wing populism?