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People in surgical masks in Flushing, Queens, New York City.

We’re on the Verge of a Global Pandemic—but Trump Is Cutting Public Health Services We’re on the Verge of a Global Pandemic—but Trump Is Cutting Public Health Services

His administration is fighting to kill Obamacare, blocking immigrant access to government aid, and allowing states to cut Medicaid funding.

Feb 4, 2020 / Sasha Abramsky

Kaytranada Captures an Entire Party’s Worth of Sound on ‘Bubba’

Kaytranada Captures an Entire Party’s Worth of Sound on ‘Bubba’ Kaytranada Captures an Entire Party’s Worth of Sound on ‘Bubba’

The electronic producer’s new album feels like the full flowering of a major talent.

Feb 4, 2020 / Books & the Arts / Bijan Stephen

Trump and the Whistle-Blower He Hates

Trump and the Whistle-Blower He Hates Trump and the Whistle-Blower He Hates

US whistle-blower law was explicitly designed to protect witnesses against mob boss retaliation.

Feb 4, 2020 / Tom Devine and Mark Hertsgaard

Trump’s War on the Poor Includes Our Children

Trump’s War on the Poor Includes Our Children Trump’s War on the Poor Includes Our Children

One in five American children live in poverty, even as pundits tout employment highs.

Feb 4, 2020 / Rajan Menon

How to Figure Out Who ‘Won’ the Iowa Caucuses

How to Figure Out Who ‘Won’ the Iowa Caucuses How to Figure Out Who ‘Won’ the Iowa Caucuses

Here’s a hint: It could be complicated, and it could take a while. We go down the Iowa caucus rabbit hole so you don’t have to.

Feb 3, 2020 / John Nichols

A Sanders Campaign Sketchbook

A Sanders Campaign Sketchbook A Sanders Campaign Sketchbook

On trips to Iowa and New Hampshire to support the Bernie Sanders campaign, I found a solidarity deeper than hope.

Feb 3, 2020 / Molly Crabapple

Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin

Putin in Israel Putin in Israel

Conflicting new Cold War memories.

Feb 3, 2020 / Stephen F. Cohen

Donald Trump speaks to Michael Bloomberg at a 9/11 memorial service

Michael Bloomberg Is the Rich Man’s Donald Trump Michael Bloomberg Is the Rich Man’s Donald Trump

The billionaire gets special treatment from the DNC, giving his opponents a chance to highlight the dangers of plutocracy.

Feb 3, 2020 / Jeet Heer

House of Guns

House of Guns House of Guns

Shame on Congress for not addressing US gun violence.

Feb 3, 2020 / OppArt / Ellen November

Can Democrats Win Back Trump Voters—Without Compromising Their Soul?

Can Democrats Win Back Trump Voters—Without Compromising Their Soul? Can Democrats Win Back Trump Voters—Without Compromising Their Soul?

Many analysts say Democrats need to score significant swing voter support to win in 2020. The question is whether they can do that without tilting to the center.

Feb 3, 2020 / Feature / Tana Ganeva

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