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The GOP Has Every Reason to Want the US Postal Service to Fail
As advocates of privatization, Republicans also have much to gain from disrupting the 2020 census and mail-in voting.
Governor Whitmer’s Lockdown Approval Rating Surpasses Trump’s
Trump pushed for Michigan residents to “LIBERATE” themselves from Whitmer's stay-in-place orders last week.
Trump’s Inaction on the COVID-19 Crisis Seems More Deliberate Each Day
Millions of Americans are making painful sacrifices every day, and Trump doesn’t seem to give a single damn.
Trump’s Praise for Astroturf Protests Is a Divisive Reelection Strategy
Trump and the Republicans have decided that opening up the economy as soon as possible is their ticket to reelection.
Lifting Stay-in-Place Rules Won’t Fix Economy If Virus Still Rages, Fauci Says
The economy won't recover “unless we get the virus under control,” Fauci contends.
Warren Slams Trump for Supporting Protests Against Stay-at-Home Orders
Sen. Elizabeth Warren said the president is “trying to turn this health crisis into a political rally for himself.”
Corporate News Coverage of the Pandemic Is Rife With Islamophobia
Mainstream media outlets need to be held accountable for perpetuating Islamophobia amid a pandemic.
Trump Tells States to “LIBERATE!” Contradicting Own Administration’s Guidance
Trump sent a barrage of political tweets on Friday, including an attack against former President Barack Obama.
Trump’s COVID-19 Plan Aims to Shift Blame to Governors If Things Worsen
The three-phase plan appears to many to be more about Trump having the ability to place blame elsewhere.
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.