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US University Leading COVID Response Leaves Black Workers Behind
Laid-off employees at Johns Hopkins University are demanding the four weeks’ pay the institution promised.
MI Legislature Cancels Work as “Reopen” Protesters Call for Whitmer’s “Lynching”
One protester at the capitol on Thursday brought a doll hanging by a noose that was meant to represent the governor.
US Deports COVID-Positive Immigrants to Haiti and Guatemala, Spreading Virus
U.S. deportations are causing a dangerous spread of COVID-19 to Central America and the Caribbean.
“Wartime President” Trump Thinks His Culture War With Democrats Will Save Him
With a reheated culture war and vague threats against Democrats, Trump thinks he can bluff his way to victory.
Trump Says Doctors and Nurses “Running Into Death” Is “Beautiful Thing to See”
Thousands of health care workers have contracted COVID-19, and many are facing severe PPE shortages.
Essential Sanitary Workers Strike for Hazard Pay and PPE in New Orleans
The work stoppage entered its second week on Wednesday, highlighting the pitfalls of privatizing public services.
Democrats’ Relief Bill Would Let Lobbying Giants Access Small Business Aid
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America could qualify for the aid money.
Did Senate Intel Chair Burr Use Confidential COVID Briefings to Unload Stocks?
Sen. Richard Burr stepped down as chair as the FBI began an inquiry into possible insider trading in the Senate.
Wisconsin Is “Wild West” After Supreme Court Ruling Against Shelter-in-Place
Most Wisconsinites agreed with the governor's actions when it came to social distancing, recent polling found.
Amid Pandemic, Everyone Should Be Deemed “Essential” — and Protected as Such
Why is the military still being funded at astronomical levels, while other agencies are gutted?