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“Wartime President” Trump Thinks His Culture War With Democrats Will Save Him
With a reheated culture war and vague threats against Democrats, Trump thinks he can bluff his way to victory.
USPS Reportedly Considering Price Hikes as Trump’s Takeover Accelerates
Trump threatened to block emergency funding for the Postal Service if it doesn't agree to quadruple its package prices.
Trump Says Doctors and Nurses “Running Into Death” Is “Beautiful Thing to See”
Thousands of health care workers have contracted COVID-19, and many are facing severe PPE shortages.
Essential Sanitary Workers Strike for Hazard Pay and PPE in New Orleans
The work stoppage entered its second week on Wednesday, highlighting the pitfalls of privatizing public services.
My Birth Control Experience Is Why I’m Fighting to Ensure Access for Everyone
The first time I sought birth control, the provider lectured me based on stereotypes she had of my "culture.”
Democrats’ Relief Bill Would Let Lobbying Giants Access Small Business Aid
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America could qualify for the aid money.
Big Ag Lets Hundreds of Thousands of Farm Animals Die in Barn Fires Every Year
Farm animals have less legal protection than other confined animals, such as those living in laboratories or zoos.
Did Senate Intel Chair Burr Use Confidential COVID Briefings to Unload Stocks?
Sen. Richard Burr stepped down as chair as the FBI began an inquiry into possible insider trading in the Senate.
Wisconsin Is “Wild West” After Supreme Court Ruling Against Shelter-in-Place
Most Wisconsinites agreed with the governor's actions when it came to social distancing, recent polling found.
Amid Pandemic, Everyone Should Be Deemed “Essential” — and Protected as Such
Why is the military still being funded at astronomical levels, while other agencies are gutted?