The Coronavirus Is Empowering Islamophobes — but Exposing the Idiocy of Islamophobia
The far right is trying to weaponize Covid-19 against Muslims, blaming them for spreading the virus. Of course this is ridiculous.
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Perspectives on the news from Intercept columnists, reporters, and freelance contributors.
Domestic Violence Is on the Rise With Coronavirus Lockdown. The Responses Are Missing the Point.
We need social and economic infrastructure and services so that women don’t depend on the patriarchal household structure for survival.
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.
Under Cover of Covid-19, Donald Trump Ramps Up His War on Truth-Tellers
The president’s Stalinist purge at the height of the coronavirus pandemic exemplifies his dysfunction and vindictiveness.
Nonvoters Are Not Privileged. They Are Disproportionately Lower-Income, Nonwhite, and Dissatisfied With the Two Parties.
The media and political class’s depiction of abstention as a byproduct of class and racial privilege is a lie.
Watch: Are We Vesting Too Much Power in Governments and Corporations in the Name of Covid-19? With Edward Snowden.
Edward Snowden, Maclean’s editor Andray Domise, and Direct Action Everywhere activist Cassie King are this week’s guests.
If Your State Needs Help With Coronavirus From Trump, Don’t Be a Strong Woman Governor
In a row with Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, Trump showed he’s still willing to put misogynist squabbling ahead of the needs of the American people.
After Coronavirus, Let’s Never Forget: Republicans Recklessly Put Our Lives in Danger
Prominent conservatives, from Trump to Hannity and others, are brazenly trying to make their Covid-19 denialism disappear down a memory hole.
Coronavirus Is Exposing How Foreign Crusades Bled America’s Domestic Resources Dry
The U.S. bled its institutions to the point of anemia in pursuit of crusades abroad, only to find itself unable to deal with acute threats at home.
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.