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Trump Dropped Into Iowa — and Didn’t Even Try to Understand the Devastation
The climate crisis is hitting the heartland hard -- but Republicans just want to force kids into COVID schools.
DNC Drops Support for Ending Fossil Fuel Handouts From Platform
Joe Biden and Kamala Harris both supported ending federal subsidies to the fossil fuel industry during the primary.
Nearly 7 in 10 Americans Are “Embarrassed” by Trump’s COVID Response
For the first time in months, most Americans believe that “the worst” of the coronavirus pandemic “is yet to come.”
DNC Chair Put Lobbyists in Charge of Reviewing DNC Member Qualifications
The DNC has appointed a lot of lobbyists for major corporations that oppose wage growth to its top committees.
Anti-Immigrant Policies Are Not Only Cruel, They Also Have an Economic Cost
A humane immigration policy is a necessary component of any serious plan for recovering from the COVID recession.
In an Era of Pandemic and Protest, STEM Education Can’t Pretend to Be Apolitical
Math and science education needs to teach the political, ethical and cultural dimensions of problem-solving.
DeJoy Pauses USPS Overhauls After 20 States Sue Over Election Concerns
The postmaster general has come under increased scrutiny as reduced mail service threatens the election.
Susan B. Anthony Never Sought Anyone’s Pardon, But Trump Did It Anyway
Anthony's crime was an act of civil disobedience. She said that “resistance to tyranny is obedience to God.”
The Convention’s First Night Was Filled With Sorrow — as It Should Be
Kristin Urquiza said of her father, who died of COVID, “His only preexisting condition was trusting Donald Trump.”
Congressional Candidates and Voters Sue to Stop Trump’s Sabotage of USPS
In addition to the suit filed Monday, several state attorneys general are likely to file litigation this week.