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Border Policing and the War on Terror Fuel Trump’s Authoritarian Agenda
Ousting Trump will not end the U.S.’s authoritarian trend unless we also dismantle the apparatus of the war on terror.
Arizona Republicans Urge Voters to “Join President Trump” and Vote by Mail
Trump has voiced strong opposition to mail-in voting, but Republicans in swing states like Arizona are pushing for it.
Trump Is Facing a Nationwide Wave of Backlash Over His Postal Service Sabotage
The nation is grappling with how to save both the post office and the election from deliberate sabotage.
PPE Shortage Could Last Years Without Strategic Plan, Experts Warn
Federal government efforts to address the supply chain have foundered.
Pentagon Weighing $2.2 Billion in Cuts to Military Health Care
This comes after both chambers of Congress approved a $740 billion Defense Department budget.
State Attorneys General Appear Ready to Sue Trump Over Changes at the USPS
One state's AG asserted Postmaster General Louis DeJoy's changes at USPS were a direct “assault on democracy.”
Children Will Bear the Brunt of a Looming Eviction Crisis
Eviction numbers in many big cities are staggering, and school districts struggle to serve kids constantly on the move.
The 2020 Democratic Convention Could Be a Tech Debacle or an Ambitious Feat
This year’s Democratic National Convention will be a far cry from the four-day parties and gaudy spectacles of the past.
Racist Neoliberal Response to Hurricane Katrina Foreshadowed Response to COVID
We must learn from the U.S.’s apartheid response to Hurricane Katrina to reimagine our response to COVID.
Military Recruiters Are Targeting High Schoolers Facing Financial Insecurity
Recruiters deliberately exploit the financial and social insecurities of teenagers to enlist more soldiers.