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“Defund Police” Doesn’t Mean Hire Private Guns — But Cities Are Doing Just That
Cities are increasingly relying on private security amid national uprisings over racist police-perpetrated violence.
USPS Board Chairman Revealed as Director of McConnell, Trump-Linked Super PACs
Chairman Robert Duncan is just one of the members of the board with deep ties to Republicans and Trump.
Republicans Praise “Citizen Soldiers” Waging Violence Against Protesters
Republicans have condemned the death of a far-right extremist in Portland while celebrating Kyle Rittenhouse.
Intelligence Officials Scale Back Election Security Briefings Ahead of Election
Democrats have condemned the move as a “shocking abdication” of responsibility.
In COVID Era, Artists Are Generating Hope and Illustrating Pandemic Inequities
As the pandemic enters its sixth month, artists throughout the U.S. are finding ways to document the moment.
Trump Signals to His Followers That Violence Is His Best Hope for Reelection
Armed men in pickup trucks are “Great Patriots!” according to our president.
Trump’s New COVID Adviser Is Pushing Herd Immunity, Which Some Liken to Eugenics
The strategy would involve letting COVID-19 spread nearly unmitigated, which could cause over a million deaths.
If Trump Tries to Hijack the Election, We Must Be Ready to Resist
Since Trump will try to undermine the election results, we must take steps to safeguard the democratic process.
GOP Incumbents’ Opposition to the Affordable Care Act Could Be Their Undoing
Public sentiment about the ACA has shifted considerably since Republicans tried but failed to repeal it.
Schools Are Preparing for a Mental Health Crisis Amid COVID
More students are experiencing anxiety and depression, forcing schools to prioritize mental health needs over academics.