Biden’s economic point man draws praise — and pushback
Allies laud Brian Deese’s leadership on the stimulus negotiations, but he’s rubbed some the wrong way.
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Biden aims to isolate China on coal — but it could blow back on the U.S.
The U.S. wants to stop new coal projects, but risks losing poor countries to Beijing’s “Belt and Road” agenda.
‘Clearly not healthy’: Markets are giddy about reopening — and that’s the problem
Investors are pumping up bubbles across markets, with excitement growing about more stimulus and widespread vaccinations.
‘The Democratic version of John McCain’
As the critical swing vote in a 50-50 Senate, Joe Manchin has emerged as the most powerful man in Washington.
Democracy Now! Turns 25: Celebrating a Quarter-Century of Independent News on the Frontlines
Democracy Now! first aired on nine community radio stations on February 19, 1996, on the eve of the New Hampshire presidential primary. In the 25 years since that initial broadcast, the program has greatly expanded, airing today on more than 1,500 television and radio stations around the globe and reaching millions of people online.
Monday Night Owls: President Biden mourns the half million Americans dead of COVID-19
YouTube Video
Be warned that there are a few long pauses.
You can read the text of Biden’s speech here.
Daily Kos amasses over 260,000 signatures in support of Deb Haaland for secretary of the interior
Today, Daily Kos delivered over 260,000 signatures in support of Rep. Deb Haaland as the Senate is about to begin hearings to confirm her as the new secretary of the Department of the Interior under the Biden-Harris administration. Haaland currently serves as the representative from New Mexico’s 1st Congressional District and was nominated to lead the Department of Interior by President Joe Biden in December 2020.
Learning from the New Deal—for the Next Recovery
A few days ago, I was talking on the phone with the mayor of a medium-sized “red state” city about how his town was weathering the public-health and financial crises of this era. I told him I was mainly curious about his observations, rather than looking at the moment for on-the-record quotes.
‘Finally, I can go home’: Ohio mother targeted by ICE leaves sanctuary for the first time in years
For more than three years, asylum-seeker Edith Espinal has been in sanctuary at Columbus Mennonite Church in Ohio. She’d lived in the state for 20 years. She has no criminal record. She’d been checking in regularly with the government. But in October 2017, she was forced to go into sanctuary after becoming a priority for deportation by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
That church has been her home since.
Biden Mourns 500,000 Dead From COVID-19, Calls Those We’ve Lost ‘Extraordinary’
“We’ll remember each person we lost, the lives they lived and the loved ones they’ve left behind,” the president said. “We will get through this.
Keep close tabs on what’s happening with police reform in Minneapolis following George Floyd’s death
When video of George Floyd being killed under the literal weight of Minneapolis law enforcement officer Derek Chauvin surfaced, it touched off months of protests across the country.
Postmaster Frazier Baker and his infant daughter were lynched in South Carolina, on Feb. 22, 1898
When we celebrate Black History Month, we should also ensure that we don’t erase its ugly underbelly. Watching the television news shows this weekend as a host of Republican white supremacy supporters and insurrectionists got interviewed, and continued to spew lies, I was thinking about this portrait.
Do you know this family? My guess would be probably you don’t—because so much of Black folks’ history gets erased.
Johnson & Johnson says it can provide 20M vaccine doses by late March
The company has applied to the Food and Drug Administration for emergency authorization.
U.S. surpasses 500,000 Covid deaths
Joe Biden, soon after being sworn in, predicted the nation would hit half a million deaths by the end of February.
Merrick Garland Subtly Rebukes Josh Hawley After Question On Supporting Police
Joe Biden’s attorney general nominee brushed off the senator’s “defund the police” question with a reference to the Jan. 6 riot.
Democrats Are Waltzing Toward an Easily Avoidable Political Disaster With Their COVID Bill
If they don’t act, they’ll give many Americans a surprise tax bill—and every right to be furious.
Barack Obama, Bruce Springsteen To Explore ‘Parallel Journeys’ On A New Podcast
Spotify’s “Renegades: Born in the USA,” which debuted Monday, features the two men discussing “their lives, music, and enduring love of America.
Becerra to highlight family’s health struggles at confirmation hearing
He will recall his mother’s life-threatening hemorrhaging during a miscarriage when he was a child during testimony Tuesday.
Democrats Face Make Or Break Moment On Minimum Wage In Next COVID-19 Bill
Other parts of their relief bill would send cash to most households and could reshape the economy for years.
Help! I Teach at a College. Do I Need to Delete My Grindr Profile?
I don’t really want to spend the next four years of my life celibate.
Recent Eruptions on Mount Etna
Mount Etna has erupted four times in the past six days, sending lava down its slopes and showering nearby villages with ash. Etna, on the Italian island of Sicily, is one of the most active volcanoes in the world. No significant damage or injuries have been reported during this recent outburst, and officials have said they do not think there is immediate danger of escalation, but the views have been spectacular.
What’s the Justice Department Actually For?
This time around, Judge Merrick Garland is getting his hearing.Not only is President Joe Biden’s nominee for attorney general receiving a Senate audience, but his confirmation seems very likely, a second difference from his 2016 nomination to the Supreme Court, which was stymied by then–Majority Leader Mitch McConnell.But there’s still an important question at stake in Garland’s nomination, and if confirmed, in his work as attorney general.
The Real Problem Facing American Cities
It’s not that people are moving out in a pandemic. It’s that nobody new is moving in.
Meghan McCain Puts Her Foot In It With Jaw-Dropping COVID-19 Vaccine Take
“The fact that I, Meghan McCain, co-host of The View, don’t know when or how I will be able to get a vaccine because the rollout for my age range and my health is so nebulous,” she griped on Monday’s show.
The Most Likely Timeline for Life to Return to Normal
Editor’s Note: The Atlantic is making vital coverage of the coronavirus available to all readers. Find the collection here. The end of the coronavirus pandemic is on the horizon at last, but the timeline for actually getting there feels like it shifts daily, with updates about viral variants, vaccine logistics, and other important variables seeming to push back the finish line or scoot it forward.
My Sex Life Has Taken a Rousing Late-Night Twist
It’s a bit weird … but what if I don’t want it to stop?
China Is the Myanmar Coup’s ‘Biggest Loser’
Protesters in Yangon have in recent days gathered near the imposing red doors of the Chinese embassy in the city, denouncing China for what they say is its support of this month’s military coup in Myanmar. Conspiracy theories have swirled about the arrival of Chinese technicians to help Myanmar’s new junta build its own “firewall” to control the internet.
Supreme Court to review Trump curbs on abortion clinics, immigration
The court will take up the abortion “gag rule” and public charge policies, both of which Biden is expected to reverse.
Dear Care and Feeding: I’m an Extremely Picky Eater. How Do I Save My Kids From the Same Fate?
Parenting advice on picky eaters, naming disagreements, and kids who are just “a lot.