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Noam Chomsky: Trump Blaming WHO for COVID-19 Deaths Is Dictator-Like Behavior
Chomsky notes that when something goes horribly wrong, autocrats find a scapegoat. Trump is following that strategy.
Texas Atty. General Threatens Criminal Charges for Groups Promoting Mail Voting
A county judge says Texas voters worried about COVID-19 can cast mail-in ballots. AG Ken Paxton is fighting back.
Anti-Choice Signs, Assault Rifles Suggest Michigan Rally Wasn’t About Quarantine
The Michigan governor noted protesters were carrying political signs unrelated to the current COVID-19 crisis.
Trump Plans to Adjourn Congress to Push Through Political Appointments
The president threatened to use a little-known and untried constitutional provision to push through his appointments.
Trump’s Lies Are Killing His Supporters as COVID Starts to Sweep Rural America
How many people who jammed the churches because the president said it was safe will be dead by June?
COVID-19 Is Exposing the Violence of US Foreign Policy as Virus Spreads
COVID-19 has begun to wreak its havoc in Iraq, Syria and Yemen – nations harmed by U.S. wars and economic sanctions.
“You’re a Fake” — Trump Attacks Reporter for Questioning His Propaganda Video
A White House reporter questioned why details were omitted from a propaganda video Trump showcased on Monday.
Stamp Purchases, Congressional Action Urged as Trump Threatens Postal Service
There is no vote-by-mail if there is no postal service.
Trump Says His “Authority Is Total.” In Response, Governors Are Rebelling.
Do not listen to the president.
Trump Asserts He Alone Has Authority to Reopen Economy — Experts Say Otherwise
Experts argue Trump's reasonings don't make sense, since it was governors, not he, who closed things down.