Letters From the May 18/25, 2020, Issue Letters From the May 18/25, 2020, Issue
Neither snow nor rain nor Covid-19… On holding your nose… Progress v. progressive values… Essential tributes… No more neoliberalism…
May 5, 2020 / Our Readers
Why Are Republicans Stampeding to Reopen? Why Are Republicans Stampeding to Reopen?
They’re following the lead of Trump, who encourages gun-toting protesters, blames immigrants and China, and demonizes the media.
May 5, 2020 / Sasha Abramsky
Reopening America Is Only Safe in Trump’s Dreams Reopening America Is Only Safe in Trump’s Dreams
Someone bring Trump into reality.
May 5, 2020 / Tom Tomorrow
Trump’s Covid-19 Reckoning Is Only the Beginning Trump’s Covid-19 Reckoning Is Only the Beginning
The pandemic provides more than enough evidence to render a judgment on Trump as one of the worst presidents in American history, but the broader political system is also to blame.
May 4, 2020 / Jeet Heer
Shock Doctrine: The McConnell Method Shock Doctrine: The McConnell Method
The Senate majority leader is hell-bent on sticking it to blue states, no matter what it takes, no matter who gets hurt.
May 4, 2020 / Robert L. Borosage
The Pandemic in Our Minds The Pandemic in Our Minds
A classic horror movie reveals how authoritarianism and scapegoating flourish during a plague.
May 1, 2020 / Jeet Heer
Trump and GOP to Nation: Go Bankrupt, Drop Dead Trump and GOP to Nation: Go Bankrupt, Drop Dead
They’re promoting policies that could push not only the economy but the US system of government to the breaking point.
May 1, 2020 / Sasha Abramsky
How Long Will It Take Until There’s a Vaccine? How Long Will It Take Until There’s a Vaccine?
They told us a vaccine for AIDS might take two years to develop. That was in 1984, and we’re still waiting.
Apr 30, 2020 / Gregg Gonsalves
Meatpacking Plants Are a Front in the Covid-19 Class War Meatpacking Plants Are a Front in the Covid-19 Class War
Eager to reopen the economy, Donald Trump and Republican governors are taking extraordinary measures to force the poor to do dangerous jobs.
Apr 29, 2020 / Jeet Heer
How to Reopen Congress Quickly, Safely—and Remotely How to Reopen Congress Quickly, Safely—and Remotely
The people’s branch must start using proxy votes and virtual oversight hearings so they can do their job.
Apr 29, 2020 / John Nichols