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Andrew Yang

Democracy Wins in New York—and Bernie’s Back on the Ballot! Democracy Wins in New York—and Bernie’s Back on the Ballot!

Andrew Cuomo and state Democrats should acknowledge their mistake and stop trying to show Trump and the GOP how to call off an election.

May 6, 2020 / Zephyr Teachout

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Letters From the May 18/25, 2020, Issue Letters From the May 18/25, 2020, Issue

Neither snow nor rain nor Covid-19… On holding your nose… Progress v. progressive values… Essential tributes… No more neoliberalism…

May 5, 2020 / Our Readers

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Why Are Republicans Stampeding to Reopen? Why Are Republicans Stampeding to Reopen?

They’re following the lead of Trump, who encourages gun-toting protesters, blames immigrants and China, and demonizes the media.

May 5, 2020 / Sasha Abramsky

Tara Reade

I Believe Tara Reade. And You Should, Too. I Believe Tara Reade. And You Should, Too.

We already knew that Biden is the type. Had we as voters and had the Democratic Party taken this seriously, we wouldn’t be in this mess now.

May 5, 2020 / Kate Manne

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Reopening America Is Only Safe in Trump’s Dreams Reopening America Is Only Safe in Trump’s Dreams

Someone bring Trump into reality.

May 5, 2020 / Tom Tomorrow

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Trump’s Covid-19 Reckoning Is Only the Beginning Trump’s Covid-19 Reckoning Is Only the Beginning

The pandemic provides more than enough evidence to render a judgment on Trump as one of the worst presidents in American history, but the broader political system is also to blame.

May 4, 2020 / Jeet Heer

Shock Doctrine: The McConnell Method

Shock Doctrine: The McConnell Method Shock Doctrine: The McConnell Method

The Senate majority leader is hell-bent on sticking it to blue states, no matter what it takes, no matter who gets hurt.

May 4, 2020 / Robert L. Borosage

McConnell’s Stimulus Scam: Vaccinate Businesses, Expose Workers

McConnell’s Stimulus Scam: Vaccinate Businesses, Expose Workers McConnell’s Stimulus Scam: Vaccinate Businesses, Expose Workers

The Senate leader wants to block businesses from being sued for putting people at risk of Covid-19—thus ensuring people are put at risk.

May 1, 2020 / Elie Mystal

Donald Trump sits at a desk with Mitch McConnell and Kevin McCarthy standing behind him

Trump and GOP to Nation: Go Bankrupt, Drop Dead Trump and GOP to Nation: Go Bankrupt, Drop Dead

They’re promoting policies that could push not only the economy but the US system of government to the breaking point.

May 1, 2020 / Sasha Abramsky

The Most Consequential Decision of Biden’s 2020 Campaign

The Most Consequential Decision of Biden’s 2020 Campaign The Most Consequential Decision of Biden’s 2020 Campaign

Democrats really can’t waste the VP slot this time.

May 1, 2020 / John Nichols

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