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“I Have Not Been Misleading the American Public”: Fauci Responds to Trump Tweets
Trump had retweeted a post critical of Fauci, and revived his controversial peddling of hydroxychloroquine.
DNC Platform Committee Votes Down Medicare for All Amendment
The vote comes as 100 million people and counting are either uninsured or underinsured in the U.S. amid a pandemic.
People of Color Are Facing Economic Devastation While Police Get a Blank Check
Activists are drawing attention to the connections between police killings and rising inequality across racial lines.
Trump Changes Tone on COVID After Advisers Warn “Our People” Are Being Hit Hard
Sources say Trump shifted his views after he saw charts showing spikes in states important for his reelection chances.
4 in 5 Voters Say the US Is on the “Wrong Direction” Under Trump
The right/wrong direction question isn't a foolproof predictor, but it can provide insights into voters’ moods.
Employers Require Liability Waivers as Conflict Mounts Over Workplace Safety
Nearly 50 COVID-related lawsuits have been filed relating to conditions of employment.
Memo Warns GOP Unemployment Benefit Formula Would Take Months to Implement
“The damage from a lapse in unemployment benefits will radiate throughout the economy,” tweeted Rep. Don Beyer.
White House Privately Warned 11 Cities to Take “Aggressive” Action Against COVID
The call was yet another warning about the seriousness of the outbreaks given to local officials but not the public.
Housing Activists in Philly Launch Major Takeover of Abandoned Public Buildings
Single mothers and their children have started perhaps the most significant housing takeover in the country.
Senate GOP Slammed for Allowing Eviction Moratorium to Expire
Millions of households across the country are at risk for losing their homes in the midst of the ongoing pandemic.