The Coronavirus Crisis
FEMA's Coronavirus Rumor Control Webpage Sidesteps Trump's Lies
The FEMA fact sheet does include a modest effort to counter some of the president's misinformation — even if he isn’t mentioned by name.
Politics
Bernie Sanders Is Staying on the Ballot to Get More Delegates, but He and His Supporters Aren’t Investing Much in That Effort
By collecting more delegates, Sanders will have more influence over the party platform. But only Our Revolution is making that a central priority now.
The Coronavirus Crisis
Trump's Obsession With Reopening the Economy Ignores Public Health Experts
Intermittent social distancing efforts — such as stay-at-home orders and school closures — may be necessary into 2022, Harvard researchers say.
The Coronavirus Crisis
After Coronavirus Cancellation, Is Ohio Doing Enough to Make Its Mail-In Election Fair?
Voting rights groups warn that the confusing mail-in process will disenfranchise voters on a large scale.
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.
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.