News | Politics & Elections DNC Drops Support for Ending Fossil Fuel Handouts From Platform Joe Biden and Kamala Harris both supported ending federal subsidies to the fossil fuel industry during the primary. By Jake Johnson , CommonDreams August 19, 2020 Truthout
News | Environment & Health Nearly 7 in 10 Americans Are “Embarrassed” by Trump’s COVID Response For the first time in months, most Americans believe that “the worst” of the coronavirus pandemic “is yet to come.” By Chris Walker , Truthout August 19, 2020 Truthout
News | Politics & Elections DNC Chair Put Lobbyists in Charge of Reviewing DNC Member Qualifications The DNC has appointed a lot of lobbyists for major corporations that oppose wage growth to its top committees. By David Moore , Sludge August 19, 2020 Truthout
News | Politics & Elections DeJoy Pauses USPS Overhauls After 20 States Sue Over Election Concerns The postmaster general has come under increased scrutiny as reduced mail service threatens the election. By Sharon Zhang , Truthout August 18, 2020 Truthout
News | Politics & Elections Susan B. Anthony Never Sought Anyone’s Pardon, But Trump Did It Anyway Anthony's crime was an act of civil disobedience. She said that “resistance to tyranny is obedience to God.” By Sharon Zhang , Truthout August 18, 2020 Truthout
News | Politics & Elections Trump Lashes Out at Michelle Obama for Saying He Is “Clearly in Over His Head” Trump also criticized Obama for pre-recording the speech, noting she cited an outdated, lower COVID death count. By Chris Walker , Truthout August 18, 2020 Truthout
News | Politics & Elections DeJoy Donated Big to GOP Senators Up for Reelection — They’re Silent on USPS A number of DeJoy's GOP beneficiaries are facing tight races this year. None have spoken publicly on his recent acts. By Roger Sollenberger , Salon August 18, 2020 Truthout
News | Politics & Elections In DNC Speech, Sanders Urges Popular Front to Defeat Donald Trump Under Trump's administration, the “unthinkable has become normal,” said Sanders. By Jake Johnson , CommonDreams August 18, 2020 Truthout
News | Politics & Elections 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. By Chris Walker , Truthout August 17, 2020 Truthout
News | Environment & Health PPE Shortage Could Last Years Without Strategic Plan, Experts Warn Federal government efforts to address the supply chain have foundered. By Jessica Glenza , KaiserHealthNews August 17, 2020 Truthout