Politics

People wearing masks stand in line before entering a testing site at Elmhurst Hospital

You Can’t Police Your Way to Public Health You Can’t Police Your Way to Public Health

Criminalizing social-distancing violations threatens the very communities most vulnerable to the pandemic.

Apr 15, 2020 / no-paywall / Natalie Shure

A group of people hold signs with slogans including

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 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

Health Care Workers in Spain Clap

This Crisis Has Created a New and Profound Sense of Solidarity This Crisis Has Created a New and Profound Sense of Solidarity

This crisis has exposed many cruel weaknesses in our social systems, but the best of humanity is also on display.

Apr 14, 2020 / no-paywall / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Wisconsin Voters Defy Suppression to Oust a Trump-Backed Jurist

Wisconsin Voters Defy Suppression to Oust a Trump-Backed Jurist Wisconsin Voters Defy Suppression to Oust a Trump-Backed Jurist

Republican legislators, conservative courts, and President Trump tried to upend democracy, but the voters weren’t having it.

Apr 14, 2020 / John Nichols

Take Action Now: Fight For A Just Recovery

Take Action Now: Fight For A Just Recovery Take Action Now: Fight For A Just Recovery

Support a stimulus that prioritizes workers, demand housing justice, and fight for equity in this moment of crisis and beyond.

Apr 14, 2020 / no-paywall / NationAction

ICE detention facility

How the Deportation Machine Criminalizes Immigrants How the Deportation Machine Criminalizes Immigrants

There are no true sanctuaries.

Apr 14, 2020 / Alina Das

Man wearing mask

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 / no-paywall / Sasha Abramsky

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