Refugees in the Time of Covid-19 Refugees in the Time of Covid-19
Fleeing gangs and stalked by violence, thousands of asylum-seekers trapped in Mexico now face the pandemic.
Apr 21, 2020 / Arun Gupta and Michelle Fawcett
These People Aren’t Freedom Fighters—They’re Virus-Spreading Sociopaths These People Aren’t Freedom Fighters—They’re Virus-Spreading Sociopaths
The “liberate America” protesters claim they just want to make their own choices about their health and safety, but they really want to force others to risk their lives.
Apr 21, 2020 / Elie Mystal
Racism and Covid-19 Are a Lethal Combination Racism and Covid-19 Are a Lethal Combination
The Trump administration is happy to find ways to blame black and brown Americans for getting sick.
Apr 21, 2020 / Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II and William J. Barber III, JD
Letters From the May 4/11, 2020, Issue Letters From the May 4/11, 2020, Issue
The Truth About Lies Susie Linfield warns us against “telling lies” [Letters, April 6], then proceeds to demonstrate her commitment to exactly that by claiming, falsely, that I hav…
Apr 21, 2020 / Noam Chomsky and Our Readers
Pattern Pattern
Trump demands that governors “be appreciative” of his coronavirus response.—news reports The governors seeking equipment from Trump Know praise is the path to a hearing. Extortion’…
Apr 21, 2020 / Column / Calvin Trillin
from ‘For a Daughter/No Address’ from ‘For a Daughter/No Address’
Reportless Subjects, to the Quick / Continual addressed— —Emily Dickinson if what etches into your eyes leaves a small canyon in its trough is there th…
Apr 21, 2020 / Books & the Arts / Farid Matuk
A Lower Register Sweetness A Lower Register Sweetness
What a privileged person I am to be relieved to no end and to have you back putting me in my place. Thank you for coming along! Thank you for ordering me! We’re ending a crucial fe…
Apr 21, 2020 / Books & the Arts / Josh Kalscheur
The Park Without George The Park Without George
Shelter-in-place to slow the spread of Covid-19.
Apr 21, 2020 / OppArt / Peter Kuper
What’s the Deal With Grimes? What’s the Deal With Grimes?
Her climate change pop album Miss Anthropocene is riven with contradictions.
Apr 21, 2020 / Books & the Arts / Julyssa Lopez