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Gun Violence Increases in the US Amid COVID-19 Shutdown
The challenge of access to medical care amid the pandemic has been exacerbated by increased death and injury from guns.
Republicans Oppose Mail-In Voting Because They’re Scared of Losing
Mitch McConnell, Lindsey Graham, Susan Collins, and others are desperately fighting for their political lives.
Mitch McConnell Pours Dark Money Into Maine Sen. Susan Collins’s Reelection
McConnell-linked PAC launches a Maine ad buy designed to shield Sen. Susan Collins from COVID-19-related criticism.
US Mercenaries Captured in Venezuela After Failed Coup Attempt
Two Americans have been arrested in Venezuela. President Nicolás Maduro claims the U.S. was behind the plot.
Trump’s Anthem Has Always Been “Live and Let Die.” Now We See the Consequences.
“There’ll be more death,” Trump says. No kidding, Donny. I wonder why.
McConnell’s Pandemic Priority Is Appointing Conservative Judges
McConnell and Trump’s appointees threaten not only the COVID-19 recovery, but also federal programs for decades to come.
Pandemic and Oil Crisis Could Make Second Arab Spring Return With a Vengeance
Until the region sees grassroots-driven transformation, the Middle East and North Africa will remain in deep crisis.
Trump “Ragetweets” Over Conservative Group’s Political Ad Against Him
Trump's anger at the group's ad was evident, as he called those who created it “losers.”
Mail-In Voting Must Be Made Accessible to Disabled Voters
A lawsuit filed by blind voters exposes holes in Michigan’s absentee system for voting during the pandemic.
Trump Is Ignoring Fears Over Reopening Because He Wants a “Great Fourth Quarter”
Despite current economic hardship, an overwhelming majority of Americans don’t want to “reopen” the economy right now.