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One-Time Stimulus Checks Aren’t Good Enough. We Need Universal Basic Income.
A universal basic income could restore a sense of safety that the pandemic has destroyed.
1 in 10 Go Hungry as Trump and McConnell Fixate on Challenging Election Results
Economic recovery is slowing as COVID-19 cases surge and Congress remains deadlocked on pandemic relief.
Obama Memoir Calls Trump’s Birtherism Lies “Elixir” for American Racial Anxiety
Since Obama and through his own presidency, Trump has made numerous racist comments toward lawmakers of color.
Grassroots Organizers Flipped Georgia Blue. Here’s How They Did It.
The story of Georgia’s flip is best told through the experiences of organizers rooted in the community.
4 Weeks of Lockdown Could Stop COVID Flare-Up, Boost Economy, Says Biden Adviser
Infectious diseases expert Michael Osterholm was named to a panel of coronavirus advisers to the president-elect Monday.
Climate Refugees Will Soon Surpass Those Displaced by War
The world is already failing to deal with the almost 80 million people driven from their homes by violence.
70 Percent of Latinx Voters Chose Biden With Record-Shattering Turnout
As Latinx voters play an ever-greater role, the old, monolithic approach to engaging them is in need of revision.
As COVID Spikes Higher Than Ever, Trump’s Leadership Hits Rock Bottom
Donald Trump’s worst days may be yet to come.
Trump Ran a False Ad in Florida Tying Biden to Venezuelan Socialists
The Spanish-language ad falsely claimed that Venezuela’s ruling clique was backing Democratic nominee Joe Biden.
Trump, Pompeo Direct State to Deny Biden Access to Messages From Foreign Leaders
The refusal of the department to share these messages with the president-elect thwarts years of post-election tradition.