Insurgent Marie Newman Upsets Rep. Dan Lipinski, the Most Conservative Democrat in Congress
Amid the coronavirus crisis, Newman eked out a victory over Lipinski, who had opposed fellow Democrats on on health care, abortion rights, and immigration.
Politics
The Coronavirus Crisis
Trump Shrugs Off Spike in Anti-Chinese Racism, Even in His White House
After one of his aides made a racist joke to a Chinese-American reporter, Donald Trump denied inciting a racist backlash by using the term "Chinese virus."
Voices
How to Know If You Should Vote in Person
You shouldn’t.
The Coronavirus Crisis
Anti-Gay Lawmaker Voted Against Coronavirus Bill Because It “Redefined Family” by Providing Sick Leave to Domestic Partners
Rep. Andy Biggs, an Arizona Republican, voted against the coronavirus stimulus because it gave sick leave care to domestic partners.
Biden Is Still Lying About His Positions on Social Security Cuts, the Bankruptcy Bill, and More
When it comes to his past positions, Joe Biden is getting away with nonanswers that skirt the truth — and some outright lies.
Intercepted Podcast
Naomi Klein and Jeremy Scahill Discuss Coronavirus, the Election, and Solidarity in the Midst of a Pandemic
Naomi Klein, author of “The Shock Doctrine,” is this week’s guest.
The Coronavirus Crisis
Pandemic Planning Should Ensure All Votes Can Be Cast by Mail in November, Experts Say
Democrats want Congress to act now to ensure that voters in all 50 states will be able to cast ballots by mail in November if the pandemic has not ended.
The Coronavirus Crisis
Thousands Call on Arizona, Florida, Illinois, and Ohio to Postpone Tomorrow’s Primaries
Arizona, Illinois, and Florida are still planning to vote tomorrow. The Biden campaign and groups like CAP support holding those elections, despite the blatant risk they pose.
Only Eight People Voted From Arizona's Jails in 2018. Will This Election Be Different?
In most states, people convicted of a felony can’t vote. People awaiting trial in jail can, but they face huge barriers to access.
Colorado’s Democratic Governor Demanding Private Insurers Be Given the State’s Family Leave Program
A last-minute dispute over the structure of a paid family leave program is threatening to derail a signature piece of progressive legislation in Colorado.