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Our Government Has Failed Us in This Crisis. How Do We Protect Our Communities?
Kelly Hayes discusses mutual aid during the COVID-19 crisis and talks with Pilar Weiss about how bail funds empty cages.
Can a Pandemic Shake the Faith of Trump’s Followers? Don’t Count on It.
Republican voters still think Trump's done a great job and that there's nothing to worry about.
Profit Motives Are Fueling Mask Shortages at Hospitals
The prospect of sharing supplies is where the business of health care makes cooperation hard even in a crisis.
Trump Administration Seeks Exclusive Rights to Potential Coronavirus Vaccine
The administration has refused to vow that any COVID-19 vaccine will be affordable for all.
Elite Media Dismiss Voter Suppression on Grounds That It’s “Complicated”
Mainstream coverage downplayed any suggestion that there might be voter suppression going on in 2020.
In Conflict of Interest, Interior Secretary Met With Halliburton Lobbyists
Like Ryan Zinke, his replacement, David Bernhardt, also has ethics issues involving oil and gas companies.
“A Time to Rethink America”: Sanders Sets Tone at Coronavirus Debate
The final Democratic debate was a dispiriting affair for reasons that went far beyond the politics of it.
Coronavirus Is Poised to Inflame Inequality in Schools
Schools are not ready to take education entirely online.
The 2020 Census Must Not Make the Mistake Again of Undercounting Native People
Native leaders know that Census undercounts diminish their political power and the funding appropriations.
Super PACs Are Pouring Millions Into Backing Joe Biden
Michael Bloomberg, who spent roughly $600 million on his own bid, is also planning to use his resources to back Biden.