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Portland’s Wall of Moms Joined by Dads With Leaf Blowers Against Trump’s Police
Uprisings against police violence toward Black Americans were intensified by the presence of federal agents in Portland.
Missouri Governor Insists Kids That Get COVID at School Will Just “Get Over It”
While kids are less likely to get sick from COVID-19, risks of being hospitalized or dying from the disease still exist.
Fox News Viewers More Likely to Believe COVID Death Count Is Fake, Poll Shows
Experts warn, however, that the number of coronavirus deaths tallied so far is likely an undercount, not an overcount.
Why Is a Right-Wing Flack and Roger Stone Ally in Charge of Fauci’s Schedule?
Trump ally Michael Caputo is a gatekeeper of public access to critical information from health officials.
Senate GOP’s COVID Plan May Raid Social Security and Cut Unemployment Benefits
The plan being crafted could include a cut to the payroll tax -- a funding mechanism for Social Security and Medicare.
Looming Immigration Services Shutdown May Fuel Voter Suppression in 2020
If Congress doesn’t fund U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, hundreds of thousands may lose the right to vote.
Health Care Workers’ Complaints Show the Morbid Dangers They Face During COVID
Workers have been threatened by unjust firings, lack of protective equipment and negligent management.
As Campuses Cut Ties to Police, Sociology Departments Must Do the Same
Sociology departments must end their role as pipelines to police academies.
Trump Is Bringing Back His Daily COVID Press Briefings
The daily briefings were infamous for peddling false and contradictory information for how to best combat the disease.
“How Are Our Students Going to Stay Safe?” Teachers Protest School Reopenings
Over the past week, educators protested against a fall reopening in Arizona, Texas, Mississippi, and elsewhere.