Anti-Abortion Opportunism Anti-Abortion Opportunism
There is no good time to restrict access to abortion.
Apr 15, 2020 / Editorial / Rachel Rebouché
Newly Blue Virginia Leaves Workers Behind Newly Blue Virginia Leaves Workers Behind
The Democratic governor used Covid-19 as an excuse to delay pro-labor bills. But unions say the virus shows why workers need protection ASAP.
Apr 14, 2020 / Joan Walsh
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
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 / no-paywall / Sasha Abramsky
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
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 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
Joe Biden, Here’s How to Earn Our Support Joe Biden, Here’s How to Earn Our Support
The presumptive Democratic nominee says he understands “the urgency of this moment.” Young people need him to prove he means it.
Apr 10, 2020 / Waleed Shahid
Now Is the Time to Dismantle Our Deportation Machine Now Is the Time to Dismantle Our Deportation Machine
Covid-19 makes it clear that our fates are intertwined.
Apr 10, 2020 / no-paywall / Alina Das
Trump, Our Grifter in Chief, Is a Global Menace Trump, Our Grifter in Chief, Is a Global Menace
In one week, he threatened to cut off US funding to the WHO, touted an unproven Covid-19 cure, and fired the watchdog overseeing the congressional bailout.
Apr 10, 2020 / no-paywall / Sasha Abramsky