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4 Weeks of Lockdown Could Stop COVID Flare-Up, Boost Economy, Says Biden Adviser
Infectious diseases expert Michael Osterholm was named to a panel of coronavirus advisers to the president-elect Monday.
Jair Bolsonaro Downplays COVID and Refuses to Acknowledge Biden Win
The Brazilian president has even played down the use of a vaccine to control the spread of COVID-19.
70 Percent of Latinx Voters Chose Biden With Record-Shattering Turnout
As Latinx voters play an ever-greater role, the old, monolithic approach to engaging them is in need of revision.
As COVID Spikes Higher Than Ever, Trump’s Leadership Hits Rock Bottom
Donald Trump’s worst days may be yet to come.
Trump, Pompeo Direct State to Deny Biden Access to Messages From Foreign Leaders
The refusal of the department to share these messages with the president-elect thwarts years of post-election tradition.
Trump’s Frivolous Lawsuits Are the Tip of the Iceberg in His Refusal to Concede
None of Trump’s lawsuits risk changing the results of the election, but his refusal to concede does not bode well.
Supreme Court Challenge to ACA Highlights Why We Need Medicare for All
A ruling against the Affordable Care Act could jeopardize health coverage for millions amid the pandemic.
Consumer Advocates Warn Pfizer Data Is Incomplete — Vaccine Is Still Months Away
Pfizer released promising but preliminary data on a potential COVID-19 vaccine into a charged post-election atmosphere.
Trump Ousted. The Spirit of Insurgent Democracy Is Rising.
Surviving the toxic aftermath of a Trump presidency calls for a radical reimagining of democracy in the U.S.
Biden Says Vaccine News Is “Great,” But Warns Masks Are Still Needed
Many experts agree that, in a best-case scenario, widespread access to a vaccine won't happen until mid-2021.