Letters From the April 20/27, 2020, Issue Letters From the April 20/27, 2020, Issue
Thumbs up, thumbs down… Bye-Bye Bloomberg…
Apr 7, 2020 / Our Readers
When Centrists Sounded Like Bernie When Centrists Sounded Like Bernie
If the Democratic Party won’t listen to the left, it should at least listen to itself from 30 years ago.
Apr 7, 2020 / Ed Burmila
Biden Is a Problem for Democrats in Pennsylvania Biden Is a Problem for Democrats in Pennsylvania
Activists are mobilized to win back this crucial swing state. But they’re not excited by Biden.
Trump’s Crisis Mismanagement Trump’s Crisis Mismanagement
He's denying and blaming, lying and backtracking, and declaring victory as thousands are dying. Is that the American Way?
Apr 7, 2020 / Tom Tomorrow
Universities: Open Your Dorms and Dining Halls Universities: Open Your Dorms and Dining Halls
Some campuses have already stepped up. Students, faculty, and alumni need to pressure the rest to play their part.
Apr 6, 2020 / Zephyr Teachout, Tiffiniy Cheng, and Winn Periyasamy
Trump’s Call to Sports Commissioners Shows Everything Wrong With Our Pandemic Response Trump’s Call to Sports Commissioners Shows Everything Wrong With Our Pandemic Response
In a microcosm of his deadly mishandling of the coronavirus, Trump called for the sports world to open its doors “sooner rather than later.”
Apr 6, 2020 / Dave Zirin
Dr. Anthony Fauci Has a Target on His Back Dr. Anthony Fauci Has a Target on His Back
Trump’s top adviser on the coronavirus pandemic keeps running afoul of the right-wing media.
Apr 6, 2020 / Jeet Heer
Meet the Next Brett Kavanaugh Meet the Next Brett Kavanaugh
Justin Reed Walker is 38, has almost no judicial experience, and hates the ACA. Now he’s about to get Kavanaugh’s old seat on the second most powerful court.
Apr 6, 2020 / Elie Mystal
Wisconsin’s In-Person Voting Threatens Health and Democracy Wisconsin’s In-Person Voting Threatens Health and Democracy
Officials can protect voters by adopting a plan for extended absentee balloting.
Apr 6, 2020 / John Nichols
Science Will Not Come on a White Horse With a Solution Science Will Not Come on a White Horse With a Solution
Sheila Jasanoff, a professor of science and technology studies, tells The Nation that we’ve modeled the progression of the disease, but not the social consequences.
Apr 6, 2020 / Q&A / Nawal Arjini