Campuses Are Closed, but Student Journalists Are Still Working

Even while they move back home or look for a new place to live, adjust to online learning, and look for extra income, student journalists are still reporting.

Rebecca Duke Wiesenberg

When Confronting the Coronavirus, Federalism Is Part of the Problem

That some cities and states have stepped up to fill the gap left by Trump’s catastrophic failure is a matter of luck, not design.

Richard Kreitner

What the Pandemic Looks Like in Rural New York

“Travel into Greene County from any area at this time is inadvisable and is highly discouraged,” the legislature said.

Karen Rothmyer

The Risks of Being A Woman During the Pandemic

As our patriarchal world sits still, the stress, sexism, and violence women face within the home is ramping up.

Rebecca Gordon

Covid-19: Cuba Deserves Relief From US Sanctions

Humanitarian deterrence of the virus, not Cold War–era regime change, should be the top priority of US foreign policy.

Peter Kornbluh

Free Comrade Britney!

Britney Spears called for the redistribution of wealth—but she’s not even allowed to give away her own money.

Sara Luterman

Slapping Travel Bans on New Yorkers Is Bad Law—and Bad Policy

From Florida to Rhode Island, governors are targeting New Yorkers for special restrictions—and easy scapegoating.

Elie Mystal

On the Need for Dissent and Debate in These Urgent Times

Congress has to figure out how to debate and vote remotely. We can’t accept government by “unanimous consent.”

John Nichols

Take Action Now: Fight for Justice During the Pandemic

Defend workers, fight for immigrant families, and support your neighbors.

NationAction

Mixed Message

Calvin Trillin