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Trump Wouldn’t Save You From This Pandemic Even if He Could Trump Wouldn’t Save You From This Pandemic Even if He Could

This administration has always prioritized Wall Street over working Americans. Its response to the coronavirus will be more of the same.

Mar 13, 2020 / Nomi Prins

Trump’s Coronavirus Response Is Going to Get Someone Hurt

Trump’s Coronavirus Response Is Going to Get Someone Hurt Trump’s Coronavirus Response Is Going to Get Someone Hurt

In the absence of any real plans to stem the virus, Trump is turning to the kind of “us vs. them” rhetoric that can only lead to violence.

Mar 12, 2020 / Elie Mystal

Heathrow passenger information board

What’s Behind Trump’s Bogus, Corrupt, Dangerous Travel Ban? What’s Behind Trump’s Bogus, Corrupt, Dangerous Travel Ban?

As always with this president, there is a layer of toxic ideological motivation—that will cost American lives.

Mar 12, 2020 / Bruce Shapiro

Disney Is Not the Greatest Place on Earth to Work

Disney Is Not the Greatest Place on Earth to Work Disney Is Not the Greatest Place on Earth to Work

On the occasion of CEO Robert Iger’s departure, it’s a good time to remember the messed-up ways in which Walt Disney Company makes its money.

Mar 12, 2020 / Peter Dreier

Sanders Won Michigan in 2016. Biden Won Every County in 2020. Why?

Sanders Won Michigan in 2016. Biden Won Every County in 2020. Why? Sanders Won Michigan in 2016. Biden Won Every County in 2020. Why?

OMG—do you really have to ask?

Mar 12, 2020 / Joan Walsh

An Internal Pandemic Document Shows the Coronavirus Gives Trump Extraordinary Powers

An Internal Pandemic Document Shows the Coronavirus Gives Trump Extraordinary Powers An Internal Pandemic Document Shows the Coronavirus Gives Trump Extraordinary Powers

A leaked Customs and Border Protection directive allows the agency to actively surveil and detain individuals suspected of carrying the illness—indefinitely.

Mar 12, 2020 / Ken Klippenstein

Fans leave after NBA game is cancelled

The NBA’s Coronavirus Cancellation and the Workers Left Behind The NBA’s Coronavirus Cancellation and the Workers Left Behind

The season had to be put on hold, but the economic repercussions must be addressed.

Mar 12, 2020 / Dave Zirin

A man wearing a protective mask and passing in front of the New York Stock Exchange, walking his dog.

A Survival Guide for the Coronavirus Economy A Survival Guide for the Coronavirus Economy

How the government should act when public health concerns are economic ones, too. 

Mar 12, 2020 / Joelle Gamble

Puzzle No. 3527

Puzzle No. 3527 Puzzle No. 3527

Click HERE to download a printable PDF of this puzzle. ACROSS  1 Invest a bit of money in trade for wetland (5)  4 Prize in the direction of Harding? (4,5)  9 Conditions color poli…

Mar 12, 2020 / Joshua Kosman and Henri Picciotto

Our President’s Virus Containment Strategy

Our President’s Virus Containment Strategy Our President’s Virus Containment Strategy

How to respond to a pandemic?

Mar 12, 2020 / OppArt / Peter Kuper

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