Coronavirus

Joe Manchin committee hearing

The Coverage of Build Back Better’s Failure Is Focused on the Wrong Culprits The Coverage of Build Back Better’s Failure Is Focused on the Wrong Culprits

This isn’t a case of “Democratic disarray.”

Dec 21, 2021 / no-paywall / Katrina vanden Heuvel

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NBA and NFL to America: Drop Dead NBA and NFL to America: Drop Dead

The major sports leagues have decided that the show must go on, body count be damned.

Dec 20, 2021 / Dave Zirin

My Journey Into the Land of the Unmasked

My Journey Into the Land of the Unmasked My Journey Into the Land of the Unmasked

I headed to Florida as a hardcore Covid-avoider, but after just three days, I was singing karaoke with strangers, throwing all caution to the wind.

Dec 16, 2021 / Elie Mystal

Biden’s At-Home Coronavirus Test Program Epitomizes Our Public Health Failures

Biden’s At-Home Coronavirus Test Program Epitomizes Our Public Health Failures Biden’s At-Home Coronavirus Test Program Epitomizes Our Public Health Failures

President Biden claims we’re “throwing everything we can at this virus.” But other countries with less to give have done more.

Dec 14, 2021 / no-paywall / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Michelle Wu: Cities Must Lead for the Green New Deal

Michelle Wu: Cities Must Lead for the Green New Deal Michelle Wu: Cities Must Lead for the Green New Deal

An interview with the newly elected mayor of Boston about building on the accomplishments of progressive pioneers and shaping a new politics at the municipal level.

Dec 14, 2021 / Back Page / John Nichols

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Travel Bans and Boosters Alone Won’t Protect Us From Covid Travel Bans and Boosters Alone Won’t Protect Us From Covid

The fantasy that we can erect a Fortress America and leave the rest of the world to fend for itself is a deadly delusion.

Dec 13, 2021 / Editorial / Gregg Gonsalves

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Standing With Nurses Is a Feminist Project Standing With Nurses Is a Feminist Project

Nurses unions from 28 different countries are taking on governments and Big Pharma with a simple demand: Waive patents on Covid-19 vaccines, and end the pandemic now.

Dec 3, 2021 / Silvia Federici

Covid Year 2: About Suffering the Old Masters Were Never Wrong

Covid Year 2: About Suffering the Old Masters Were Never Wrong Covid Year 2: About Suffering the Old Masters Were Never Wrong

Deciding this is the new normal is a choice—about whose lives really matter, and how many deaths we can tolerate.

Nov 25, 2021 / Gregg Gonsalves

This Thanksgiving, I’m Grateful for a President Who Believes in Science

This Thanksgiving, I’m Grateful for a President Who Believes in Science This Thanksgiving, I’m Grateful for a President Who Believes in Science

I spend a lot of time criticizing the Biden-Harris administration, but here are a few words of thanks.

Nov 24, 2021 / Elie Mystal

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The Withering Away of the States Can’t Happen Soon Enough The Withering Away of the States Can’t Happen Soon Enough

It’s time for a new federalism that brings suburbs and central cities together to promote equity, growth, and sustainability.

Nov 19, 2021 / Nathan Newman

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