Trump’s broadsides against science put GOP governors in a bind
The clashing messages come as large swaths of the country experience uncontrolled spread that state officials fear could swamp their already strapped health systems
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Arranger Alex Lacamoire Breaks Down His Process for Hamilton
His other work includes In the Heights, Dear Evan Hansen, and Bring it On: The Musical.
Biden’s Promise to Be a President for All Americans Isn’t Just Cheesy Rhetoric
It’s a policy reversal from a presidency that helps red states and harms blue ones.
Make Mitch McConnell Kill the Stimulus Bill
Democrats want it. The president wants it. Americans need it. If GOP senators want to kill it, they can own it, too.
The Census Says It’s Counted 99.9 Percent of Households. Don’t Be Fooled.
The Trump administration’s logic for ending the count early obscures that it may be rife with inaccuracies.
Pfizer delivers final blow to Trump’s hope for preelection vaccine
There won’t be a coronavirus vaccine ready before Election Day, despite President Donald Trump’s repeated promises and vaccine makers’ breakneck speed.
Trump administration announces vaccine deal for long-term care facilities
Two national pharmacy chains will administer an eventual coronavirus vaccine to high-risk groups.
Pfizer won’t seek coronavirus vaccine authorization until after election
The move by Pfizer continues the company’s push to publicly distance itself from the presidential race.
How the Pandemic Is Worsening America’s Racial Gaps
Covid isn’t just disproportionately killing people of color; it’s sticking them in a feedback loop that exacerbates economic and racial inequity, says Chicago economist Damon Jones.
Federal deficit triples to $3.1T, Treasury data shows
Government spending exceeded more than $6.5 trillion in the fiscal year that ended on Sept. 30, up from $4.4 trillion in fiscal 2019.
Hard-hit small businesses face long winter without lifeline
Some 60 percent of all U.S. businesses that have closed during the pandemic have not reopened.
‘We need to step forward’: Fed leaders call for new focus on race in the economy
The comments from the leading Fed officials were the latest evidence of the central bank’s growing attention to persistent inequality in the economy.
Jeremy Scahill on Trump’s “Homicidal” Pandemic Response & What’s at Stake in November Election
As President Trump campaigns in swing states that are also coronavirus hot spots, The Intercept’s Jeremy Scahill argues he is directly responsible for the poor U.S. response to the coronavirus pandemic, which has killed almost 220,000 people in the country so far and sickened millions. “I don’t know how else to describe what Trump has done except homicidal,” says Scahill, host of a new seven-part audio series that examines the Trump era.
Jeremy Scahill: “Trump Is Not the Root of the Problem, He Is a Product of American Imperial History”
Donald Trump ran for president in 2016 with a mixed message of attacking the legacy of the Iraq War and U.S. military adventurism, while simultaneously pledging to commit war crimes and promote imperialism. As we look back at Trump’s record, Jeremy Scahill, co-founder of The Intercept, says his flouting of international norms and bullying of other countries is in keeping with how U.S. presidents have long behaved. “Donald Trump is not the root of the problem.
Joe Biden Unveils Powerful New Ad Featuring One Of America’s Most Iconic Voices
Biden campaign debuts “Go From There” during the World Series.
Tuesday Night Owls. Analysis: 12% of virus-related stimulus $$ could hold temperature rise to 1.5°C
Night Owls, a themed open thread, appears at Daily Kos seven days a week
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Joseph Winter at Grist writes—Tackling climate change seemed expensive. Then COVID happened:
Climate deniers and opponents of aggressive climate action have long argued that governments can’t afford comprehensive measures to confront the climate crisis.
Despite Trump ‘outreach,’ new polls show Jews are sticking with Biden and Democrats as much as ever
So Trump thinks Jews should vote for him, huh? That’s what he has said on multiple occasions, including on August 20, 2019, when, as part of a comment about Israel, he smeared Jews with the old canard of dual loyalty: “I think any Jewish people that vote for a Democrat, I think it shows either a total lack of knowledge or great disloyalty [to Israel].” Riiiiight.
‘My sisters can’t vote … but you and I can’: New ad calls on voters to help keep families together
Teddy’s two older sisters aren’t eligible to vote in this year’s election, but he is—and he’s going to cast his ballot to protect his family from deportation. “If DACA were to end,” he says, “I have a chance of losing my family.
There are 644 billionaires in this country, and they’ve made almost $1 trillion during the pandemic
Good news everybody! Not everybody is being hurt by our global pandemic and economic crisis! In fact, one group of very special people, best known for making lots of money—usually for one silly thing like being wealthy enough to invest in PayPal—are making a killing! Billionaires!
Business Insider reports that since March of this year, the American billionaires amongst us (who are we kidding?
Most Presidents Who Lose Deal With Shame. Trump Could Have To Deal With Prison.
Winning a second term could put him beyond the reach of many of the possible charges, thanks to statutes of limitations that would run out.
White House looks at cutting Covid funds, newborn screenings in ‘anarchist’ cities
Documents show funding for a host of health programs is at risk under the president’s order targeting liberal strongholds.
Donald Trump Causes A Fuss Over Upcoming ‘60 Minutes’ Interview
The president reportedly cut his interview short with Lesley Stahl before criticizing her online and threatening to release footage prior to airtime.
The Atlantic Daily: What Trump Revealed About the World Order
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.ROHAN HANDEPresident Donald Trump held up a mirror to the American foreign-policy establishment, two of our writers argue, forcing it to reckon with a broken status quo.
Lawmakers press HHS for documents on Trump’s drug-card plan
Senior Democrats are seeking a memo from HHS’ top lawyer warning the plan could be illegal.
Leaked Reports Show White House Knew Of COVID-19 Spike As Trump Downplayed Crisis
The president falsely claimed the coronavirus “affects virtually nobody” while the White House watched cases skyrocket nationwide.
My Husband and I Have Never Had a Single Conversation About Sex
I want to be more open, but I’m afraid of making him uncomfortable.
Ice Cube Burns Eric Trump For Tweeting Fake Photo Of Him And 50 Cent
The rapper slammed the president’s son with just two words.