I Left Norway’s Lockdown for the US. The Difference Is Shocking. I Left Norway’s Lockdown for the US. The Difference Is Shocking.
Compared to Norway’s strict, early measures and rigorous testing, the US response to the pandemic has been catastrophic.
May 8, 2020 / no-paywall / Ann Jones
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
Yup, Trump Endorses Bleach Yup, Trump Endorses Bleach
Just when you think Trump’s handling of the coronavirus couldn’t get worse, he surprises us.
Apr 28, 2020 / Tom Tomorrow
The Right to Get Our Hair Cut The Right to Get Our Hair Cut
Give me liberty or give me death by dry cleaning pickup.
Apr 21, 2020 / Tom Tomorrow
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
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
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
The Racial Politics of ‘Return’ The Racial Politics of ‘Return’
Tourism initiatives in Ghana and beyond leave out black people without the economic means to travel.
Apr 10, 2020 / Edna Bonhomme
Our Public Servants Maintain Normalcy by Being Regular Incompetent Our Public Servants Maintain Normalcy by Being Regular Incompetent
Coronavirus’s impact on American lives deepens.
Mar 31, 2020 / Tom Tomorrow
We’re Struggling With the Coronavirus in Spain—but We’re Vastly More Prepared Than the US We’re Struggling With the Coronavirus in Spain—but We’re Vastly More Prepared Than the US
I am locked down in Barcelona, but at least there is universal health care and a tradition of mutual support.
Mar 19, 2020 / Feature / Ben Ehrenreich