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Eviction Filings Are Already Rising
Guess what happens if the government takes away all the aid it’s been sending people.
The Economy Is Going to Hit an Iceberg in 10 Days
Everyone thought they had a little more time to extend aid to Americans, but they apparently circled the wrong date.
Debt Nation: The Faces and Lives Behind America’s Student Loan Crisis
When we put out a call for stories about life with student loans, we received nearly 700 emails in response.
Who took down the CDC’s coronavirus data? The agency itself.
Alarm over the missing data, which was restored Thursday, became the latest source of tension between the CDC and administration officials.
Hospitals’ recovery plans clash with new Covid infections
Hospital chains saw the summer as a potential respite when they could resume elective procedures. But that effort is colliding with a surge in new coronavirus cases nationwide.
Democrats use inspector general report to renew calls for Medicare chief’s ouster
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services chief Seema Verma has disputed the report, calling its findings “disingenuous.
CDC to recommend against retesting coronavirus patients before they end isolation
The change in federal policy comes as surging coronavirus cases have strained the nation’s testing capacity
If You Want School to Reopen, “You Cannot Leave Your House Until September”
What teachers really think about school in the fall.
I’m Wondering: Can a “No” Become a “Yes” During Sex?
And do I need consent before changing positions?
Dear Care and Feeding: My Kids Want to Opt Out of In-Person Instruction This Fall. Should I Let Them?
Parenting advice on distance learning, sibling fighting, and meddling in-laws.
America’s hidden economic crisis: Widespread wage cuts
Employers are using pay cuts to stay afloat during the recession, an unusual move that could signal deep damage to the labor market.
Schumer proposes $350B in aid to communities of color ahead of coronavirus talks
With only a few weeks until August recess, Democrats and Republicans remain far apart on key issues.
If You Want to Save the Economy, Stop the Pandemic
We’re economists, and our analysis suggests Congress is seriously underfunding efforts to combat Covid-19.
Treasury decides to stick with July 15 tax deadline
An extension would give taxpayers until Oct. 15 to file their returns, though they would still have to pay what they owe by July 15.
Top White House economist set to depart amid coronavirus recession
The acting chair of the CEA will leave Trump without another senior economist as discussions start about a new economic aid package.
Philadelphia Delays Unhoused Encampment Eviction as CDC Says “Let Them Remain” & Stop COVID Spread
As the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says unhoused people living in encampments should be allowed to remain where they are to help stop the spread of COVID-19, we go to Philadelphia, where the mayor has postponed the eviction of an encampment planned for this morning. “The Philadelphia Housing Authority has about 5,000 vacant properties,” notes Sterling Johnson, an organizer with Black and Brown Workers Cooperative, who joins us from the camp.
The New Jersey Shooting Suspect Left a Pro-Trump Paper Trail
Roy Den Hollander, the “anti-feminist” attorney who authorities say is the chief suspect in the shootings of the son and the husband of a federal judge in New Jersey, attacked that judge by name in misogynistic, racist writings he wrote over a period of years and posted in bulk on the Internet Archive.
Disney World updates COVID-19 mask rules to ban guests from eating, drinking on the move
As Daily Kos previously covered, Disney World reopened its Orlando, Florida, location on July 11. The Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom parks reopened that Saturday, with Epcot and Disney’s Hollywood Studios a few days behind on July 15. Mind you, Florida’s coronavirus cases have been surging. Just today, the state reported more than 10,000 new cases.
So a friend said, ‘But the Democrats are just as bad’
You may have seen a recent Daily Kos post from the always-on point Walter Einenkel, where a batshi*t crazy-as$ nutball—and believe me, that doesn’t come close to capturing the depths of this woman’s Trumpian ignorance—talked about how the teachers’ union is “grooming our children for sexual predators.
The Bahamas announces ban on residents of countries ‘ignoring health guidelines,’ including U.S.
While the U.S. continues to downplay the severity of the novel coronavirus pandemic, other countries around the world are not here for its games and the U.S. passport is falling flat as a weapon against the coronavirus. Despite the revenue garnered from tourism, countries around the world are closing their doors to American tourists and travelers to avoid the risk of spreading COVID-19.
Last month, the European Union removed the U.S.
Navy Vet ‘Man Of Steel’ Faces Down Vicious Trump Squad In Shocking Portland Video
“I stood there with my hands by my side, and they started whaling on me,” said Chris David after he challenged the men on their allegiance to the Constitution.
Trump’s immigration ban is hurting pandemic response just like advocates warned it would
The Trump administration thought that by exempting international doctors treating COVID-19 victims from its June order further restricting legal immigration, this blatantly xenophobic attack would look just a teeny bit less cruel, but it’s fucked that up too. ProPublica’s Dara Lind reports that, surprise, a number of doctors who should’ve been excluded from the ban found themselves stuck outside the U.S. and were approved only after the outlet pressed the administration.
Ex-Fox News Host Ed Henry Accused Of Rape In Disturbing Lawsuit
Two women also accuse Tucker Carlson and Sean Hannity of sexual misconduct and take aim at Fox News for its alleged failure to stop them.
Notorious civil rights foe Gov. Brian Kemp can take his praise for John Lewis and shove it
When it comes to less-than-sincere-seeming Republican praise for civil rights hero and congressman John Lewis, it would be hard to top Sen. Marco Rubio tweeting it was “an honor to know” Lewis while posting a picture of himself with … Rep. Elijah Cummings. But Republican Gov. Brian Kemp of Georgia might have come close last Saturday.
‘Surprise’ billing fix likely out of next Covid-19 package as fight over tests plays out
Billing protections appear as stuck as ever, with powerful health industry interests gridlocked.
Gun-Wielding St. Louis Couple Hit With Felony Charge
Mark and Patricia McCloskey threatened a group of peaceful Black Lives Matter protesters with their weapons late last month.
Mitch McConnell Wears A Tan Suit, Even Though It Caused A Scandal For Obama
On Monday, the term “tan suit” was trending on Twitter after photos showed the Senate majority leader wearing one while meeting with President Trump.
The Atlantic Daily: The Pandemic Is Changing Where We Live
Every weekday evening, our editors guide you through the biggest stories of the day, help you discover new ideas, and surprise you with moments of delight. Subscribe to get this delivered to your inbox.CELINA PEREIRA“For the most part, the pandemic has restricted motion in America,” my colleague Joe Pinsker pointed out earlier this month. “But one exception has been a large-scale nationwide reshuffling of humans between homes.
Help! I Won’t Date Anyone Who Shares a Name With Any of My Relatives.
“If you’re from a large family it really limits the dating pool.