People Want to Work—and Unemployment Checks Aren’t What’s Stopping Them
The country decided it’s time to get back to work. No one asked workers what they needed first.
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My Late Husband Left Money for His Parents Instead of Our Son
I’m worried my brother-in-law will steal it.
A Genius Plan to Improve Amtrak
What the beleaguered operator should do with $66 billion from Congress.
Nation hits 70 percent vaccination goal amid surging Delta variant
White House Covid-19 Data Director Cyrus Shahpar said on Twitter that at least 70 percent of adults have at least one shot.
Poll: Slim majority in U.S. backs return of masking
The Monmouth survey found a strongly partisan divide, with 85 percent of Democrats supporting a return of mask rules but three-quarters of Republicans opposed.
NIH director: ‘We want to avoid lockdowns at all costs’
Still, Francis Collins warned that “most of the projections say we’re in for a really tough August, September, October.
Fauci: ‘I don’t think we’re going to see lockdowns’
Fauci also warned, however, that “things are going to get worse” as the Delta variant continues to spread across the U.S.
Help! My Son Wants Me to Pay $100,000 to See My Granddaughter.
I’m so conflicted as I do want to be a part of my granddaughter’s life.
I Was Part of the July Fourth Provincetown “Breakthrough” COVID Cluster. It’s Been a Sobering Experience.
My “hot vax summer” has cooled into a season of confusion and dread.
Biden’s economic gains come with newer worries about the future
Some economists have already begun to ease back on forecasts for the rest of this year.
U.S. economy surpasses prepandemic size with 6.5% Q2 growth
The growth is another sign that the nation has achieved a sustained recovery from the pandemic recession.
Virus resurgence menaces economy just as rescue programs unravel
A new wave of cases followed by the looming expiration of enhanced jobless benefits, a ban on evictions and other rescue programs is sparking concern among lawmakers and economists.
The pandemic drove women out of the workforce. Will they come back?
Their absence could hurt the broader U.S. economy, so policymakers are weighing ways to help them return to work.
“The Ants and the Grasshopper”: Raj Patel’s New Film Aims to “Decolonize” Climate & Health Solutions
We look at a groundbreaking new documentary on the climate crisis and the global food system, “The Ants and the Grasshopper,” which follows the journey of a Malawian farmer as she tries to end hunger and gender inequality in her village, and tackle climate change in the United States.
News Roundup: Cuomo probe documents years of sexual harassment; COVID again spreads in Senate
In the news today: New York and national Democrats are demanding the resignation of New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo after an independent investigation concluded that Cuomo engaged in a pattern of sexual harassment, including abusive and retaliatory behavior. A watchdog group alleges that federal immigration officials have deported as many as 70 American citizens in recent years. Another senator is in self-quarantine for a COVID-19 infection.
Shontel Brown Wins Contentious Ohio Democratic Primary
Brown’s victory over Nina Turner is a major disappointment for the activist left.
Why is U.S. infrastructure such a mess? Economics, corruption, and racism are just a few reasons
There are over 4.1 million miles of public road in the United States. These paths of concrete and asphalt are the legacy of President Eisenhower’s Federal Aid Highway Act of 1956, which created the Interstate Highway System as well as being the impetus for other roads to support the expansion it caused.
This had massive economic and cultural reverberations, with estimates linking the highway system to significant direct and indirect job growth.
Media profits can’t come at the expense of Latinx and immigrant lives
This story was originally published at Prism.
By Jessica J. González
Shortly before entering a Walmart near El Paso on August 3, 2019, a man took to social media to cite a litany of white supremacist and anti-immigrant conspiracy theories as justification for mass murder.
Laurel Hubbard makes history as first openly trans woman to compete in Olympics
If there’s one point of hysteria Republicans have gathered behind in 2021, it’s the hateful mission to keep trans girls out of sports. Lawmakers have used a number of thinly veiled arguments to cover up their transphobia, arguing that banning trans girls from competing in girls’ sports is about protecting [cisgender] girls and keeping things “fair.” In reality, of course, trans girls are girls and thus deserve to be on the girls’ team.
Why the Crypto Industry Is Having a Meltdown Over the Infrastructure Bill
The Shiba Inu memes are howling—and it turns out they also have teeth.
First case of traveling with fake COVID-19 vaccine cards ends with thousands of dollars in fines
The anti-vaxx ideology most of the world associates with the U.S. has moved beyond the border. In the first reported case of travelers using fake vaccination documents to enter Canada from the U.S., two airline passengers were caught submitting fake vaccination cards and COVID-19 test results, officials said Friday.
Missouri Governor Pardons Couple Who Pointed Guns At Black Lives Matter Protesters
Mark and Patricia McCloskey pleaded guilty in June to misdemeanor counts of assault and harassment.
You’ve Never Seen Legs Like These
Let’s start with what harvestmen are not. They are not men, nor do they harvest; they probably get their name from the time of year they’re commonly spotted, in late summer or early fall. Though eight-legged, they are not spiders, but they are part of the broader arachnid group, which also includes ticks and mites. And despite some truly slanderous rumors, they are not venomous and pose absolutely no threat to us who walk upright.
Rioter With Brother In Secret Service Will Plead Guilty For Attacking Cops At Capitol
Scott Fairlamb, a New Jersey gym owner, had a father in law enforcement. He will plead guilty to attacking cops at the Capitol during the Jan. 6 attack.
The Infrastructure Deal Is Not Not a Climate Bill
Last week, Senate negotiators released the text of the $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure deal. For the first time since the deal was announced in June, we can actually see what’s in it.On its face, this isn’t a climate bill. It invests significantly in a federal road and highway system that encourages fossil-fuel-based travel in private cars and trucks.
What the Ohio Special Election Actually Means
In just a few hours, Americans will start reading headlines announcing all the lessons learned from today’s Democratic primary in Ohio’s Eleventh Congressional District. Political writers will treat the race as a parable: a warning for progressives or an admonishment of the Democratic Party’s establishment wing. Twitter pundits will publish threads about the winning candidate’s strategy to woo working-class voters.
Biden Calls On New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo To Resign
The president’s remarks came after an independent investigation found that Cuomo had sexually harassed multiple women.
American Shoppers Are a Nightmare
In May, I stood in the rear galley of an airplane and watched as a line formed to berate the flight attendant next to me. We were at a gate at LaGuardia, our flight half an hour delayed, and the air inside the cabin was acrid with the aromas of anxiety sweat and bags of fast food procured at the gate.
Andrew Cuomo Denies Sexual Harassment Accusations In Bizarre Press Conference
The governor of New York outright denied accusations of sexual harassment that were confirmed by a report from the state attorney general.
Hot Vax Summer Crumbled Before My Eyes
The first time I heard there was a problem, I was hanging out in a leather bar.A friend texted with news that Provincetown, Massachusetts, the queer beach town where I’d been vacationing, had experienced a spike of COVID-19 cases among vaccinated people. He asked about the mood in town. I looked around the room and saw burly guys—it was Bear Week—chatting over beers.