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 / no-paywall / Bruce Shapiro
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 / no-paywall / Ken Klippenstein
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 / no-paywall / Dave Zirin
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 / no-paywall / Joelle Gamble
During a Pandemic, Trump’s ‘Bullshit’ Will Be Deadly During a Pandemic, Trump’s ‘Bullshit’ Will Be Deadly
The president cannot recognize, much less deal with, reality.
Mar 12, 2020 / Column / Eric Alterman
Family Separation Is Torture, According to Physicians for Human Rights Family Separation Is Torture, According to Physicians for Human Rights
According to a new report by PHR, the Trump administration’s treatment of asylum seekers “constitutes cruel, inhuman, and degrading treatment.”
Mar 10, 2020 / no-paywall / Sasha Abramsky
Sanders v. Biden (v. Trump) on China Sanders v. Biden (v. Trump) on China
The coronavirus provides a stark reminder that the US does not have a coherent and forward-thinking China policy.
Mar 9, 2020 / no-paywall / Rob Howse and Zephyr Teachout
The Dangers of Playing It Safe With Joe Biden The Dangers of Playing It Safe With Joe Biden
Amid a global pandemic and economic meltdown, going with the safest candidate could be dangerous.
Mar 9, 2020 / no-paywall / Jeet Heer
Our Elections Are Not Immune Our Elections Are Not Immune
Where’s the plan to ensure that the coronavirus doesn’t upend the 2020 elections?
Mar 7, 2020 / no-paywall / John Nichols
The Coronavirus Is Coming for Professional Sports The Coronavirus Is Coming for Professional Sports
Cancellations and other measures have already started in the United States. Get ready for more.
Mar 6, 2020 / no-paywall / Dave Zirin