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4 Former CDC Heads Blast Trump for Sharing Tweet Accusing CDC of Being “Liars”
The former directors criticized Trump for “efforts to subvert” current CDC guidelines on reopening schools.
Republicans Are Afraid to Attend Their Convention But Want Your Kids in School
They want kids back in school to help Trump win in November.
Thousands More Families May Face Separation as COVID Spreads in ICE Jails
ICE reports more than 3,000 immigrants in ICE custody have tested positive for COVID and at least three have died.
Study Shows 5.4 Million Have Lost Insurance Amid Pandemic
Progressives note that the number under Medicare for All would be zero.
Republicans Seek Immunity for Employers From Lawsuits Related to Pandemic
Amid COVID-19, Congress faces off on whether to protect workers or protect employers.
Deregulated Under Trump, Nursing Homes Are Becoming COVID Morgues
The industry is lobbying for a broad federal immunity rule that would shield 15,600 nursing homes from liability.
Trump Elevates a Game Show Host’s Views on COVID While Stifling Fauci
Fauci represents science, and science is politically inconvenient for this president.
Disability Rights Activists Take on Twin Pandemics of Police Brutality and COVID
According to at least one study, up to one half of people killed by law enforcement in the U.S. have a disability.
Trump Shares Tweet Calling CDC, Doctors Liars After Surpassing His 20,000th Lie
In the past 440 days, Trump, on average, has lied to the American people about 23 times per day.
Trump Accused of Burying CDC Warning on Risk Posed by Full School Reopenings
The more people students and staff interact with — and the longer they interact — the greater the risk of COVID spread.