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Trump Calls COVID-19 “Foreign Virus” as US Fails to Curtail Its Spread
After downplaying the threat of coronavirus for days, President Trump addressed the nation on Wednesday night.

Lack of Paid Sick Leave Prevents Workers From Complying With CDC Advice
Republican senators recently blocked legislation requiring employers to grant paid leave in response to the outbreak.

Another Bad Night for Sanders Leaves His Campaign With Limited Options
Reports of the Sanders campaign’s demise are exaggerated, at least for now, but not by much.

Today’s Primaries Could Make or Break Sanders’s Presidential Bid
If Bernie Sanders loses Michigan, it will be a body blow to his campaign.

Trump Has Turned the 2020 Election Into a Political Version of “Survivor”
To win “Survivor” requires ruthless dealmaking and often outright lies. Trump’s applying this model to the election.

Biden’s Policies Propose Minor Changes in a Time of Crisis
Biden assured wealthy donors that under his leadership, “nothing would fundamentally change.” His policies reflect that.

A Campaign Finance Solution Has Been Sitting on McConnell’s Desk for a Year
The For the People Act could transform who runs for office, who wins, and what issues get prioritized in Congress.

It’s Time to Close the Loopholes That Are Harming the 2020 Election
H.R. 1 would make it easier to vote, transform campaign financing and ban partisan gerrymandering.

Democracy Is Under Assault Around the World, and Right Here in Texas
The consequences from the 2013 evisceration of the Voting Rights Act came to full bloom in Texas this week.

Voter Suppression Threatens to Take the US Back to Reconstruction Era
Much voter suppression is based on a myth massive rampant voter fraud.