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One-Time Stimulus Checks Aren’t Good Enough. We Need Universal Basic Income.
A universal basic income could restore a sense of safety that the pandemic has destroyed.
1 in 10 Go Hungry as Trump and McConnell Fixate on Challenging Election Results
Economic recovery is slowing as COVID-19 cases surge and Congress remains deadlocked on pandemic relief.
Welcome to Trump’s Last Act, the Most Dangerous Show on Earth
Trump has two months to rage against his humiliation, and deadly weapons at his disposal.
Obama Memoir Calls Trump’s Birtherism Lies “Elixir” for American Racial Anxiety
Since Obama and through his own presidency, Trump has made numerous racist comments toward lawmakers of color.
Grassroots Organizers Flipped Georgia Blue. Here’s How They Did It.
The story of Georgia’s flip is best told through the experiences of organizers rooted in the community.
4 Weeks of Lockdown Could Stop COVID Flare-Up, Boost Economy, Says Biden Adviser
Infectious diseases expert Michael Osterholm was named to a panel of coronavirus advisers to the president-elect Monday.
Climate Refugees Will Soon Surpass Those Displaced by War
The world is already failing to deal with the almost 80 million people driven from their homes by violence.
Jair Bolsonaro Downplays COVID and Refuses to Acknowledge Biden Win
The Brazilian president has even played down the use of a vaccine to control the spread of COVID-19.
70 Percent of Latinx Voters Chose Biden With Record-Shattering Turnout
As Latinx voters play an ever-greater role, the old, monolithic approach to engaging them is in need of revision.
As COVID Spikes Higher Than Ever, Trump’s Leadership Hits Rock Bottom
Donald Trump’s worst days may be yet to come.