Politics

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No, Italy Is Not the Case Against Medicare for All No, Italy Is Not the Case Against Medicare for All

The Americanization of Italian health care plays a part in the country’s disastrous coronavirus outbreak.

Apr 14, 2020 / Vale Disamistade

Elizabeth Warren and Joe Biden stand at their podiums at the presidential debate. Biden's hand is up, gesturing toward Warren.

Why Not the Best? Elizabeth Warren for VP. Why Not the Best? Elizabeth Warren for VP.

The senator has exactly the temperament—and relevant economic, health, and anti-corruption policy experience—to help Biden win and govern.

Apr 14, 2020 / Mark Green

Amazing Grace and Courage Amid the Plague

Amazing Grace and Courage Amid the Plague Amazing Grace and Courage Amid the Plague

But also racism and xenophobia, as Trump sows ever more chaos and hatred in his bid to win reelection.

Apr 14, 2020 / Sasha Abramsky

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Republicans Need to Take This Pandemic Seriously Republicans Need to Take This Pandemic Seriously

Responsible public health measures? Probably a liberal hoax. 

Apr 14, 2020 / Tom Tomorrow

Covid-19 Is Revealing America’s Fault Lines

Covid-19 Is Revealing America’s Fault Lines Covid-19 Is Revealing America’s Fault Lines

This pandemic is a stress test for our fragile political and economic systems. 

Apr 14, 2020 / Rajan Menon

The Calvary Cemetery

Undercounting Covid-19 Deaths Is a Deadly Mistake Undercounting Covid-19 Deaths Is a Deadly Mistake

Keeping the toll of Covid-19 deaths artificially low makes it easier for Trump to push for a premature end to the lockdown.

Apr 13, 2020 / Jeet Heer

After Bernie: A Live Debate

After Bernie: A Live Debate After Bernie: A Live Debate

Join Matt Karp, Daniel Schlozman, Kate Aronoff, and Waleed Shahid for a live discussion.

Apr 13, 2020 / The Nation

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The Tangled History of Illness and Idiocy The Tangled History of Illness and Idiocy

The pandemic is stress-testing two concepts Americans have historically gotten wrong.

Apr 13, 2020 / Jessi Jezewska Stevens

A ‘Jubilee’ Cancellation of Debt Is Vital to Fighting the Coronavirus

A ‘Jubilee’ Cancellation of Debt Is Vital to Fighting the Coronavirus A ‘Jubilee’ Cancellation of Debt Is Vital to Fighting the Coronavirus

A growing movement says debt forgiveness for developing nations would “free up resources to tackle urgent health, social and economic crises.”

Apr 12, 2020 / John Nichols

Mike Pompeo and Mark Esper look on during meeting with Indian military officials

How the ‘West Point Mafia’ Runs Washington How the ‘West Point Mafia’ Runs Washington

From Congress to K Street, a small cohort of men exert immense influence on American political life.

Apr 10, 2020 / Danny Sjursen

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