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.
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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.
Rep. John Lewis wasn’t seen as a hero from the beginning—and there’s a lesson in that
The death of Rep. John Lewis has a lot of Republicans giving lip service to Lewis’ decades of “good trouble, necessary trouble,” even as they block the legislation that would honor his memory the most fully.
Church that defied COVID-19 shutdown order by holding indoor services received federal PPP loan
As Daily Kos previously covered, a small number of churches in California are fighting back against Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom’s recent shutdown order as the state experiences a fresh surge in coronavirus cases. The latest order directs some counties to shutter malls, nail salons, gyms, and houses of worship. As covered Monday, some California churches are continuing to hold indoor services in spite of the new guideline. A federal lawsuit has even been filed.
Video shows Chicago officer punching an 18-year-old activist so hard it knocked her teeth out
Calls for justice erupted and continue nationwide following the brutal murder of George Floyd, an unarmed Black man who died at the hands of a white police officer in Minneapolis. Amid these protests against racial injustice and police brutality, incidents of reported violence perpetrated by police officers continues to surface on social media. Various city police departments have been depicted violently attacking protesters, bystanders, and even reporters.
COVID-19 sweeps through Florida mega-retirement Villages community, as residents ignore precautions
The Villages is a sprawling “age 55-plus” community in central Florida, home to approximately 120,000 fairly well-to do Floridians, mostly retirees. Boasting “an amazing selection of recreation facilities and parks” as well as “many social clubs and activities,” the community is so large it resembles a small city, encompassing three zip codes.
Internal document shows CBP protected agent involved in racist Facebook group from firing
The House Oversight Committee has released an internal document showing that Customs and Border Protection (CBP) negotiated deals to lessen the severity of punishment against agents who were part of a racist and vile Facebook group where members mocked the death of a teenaged boy in the agency’s custody last year.
Trump Admits Coronavirus Will ‘Get Worse,’ Won’t Admit Past Failings
Months into the coronavirus pandemic, the president is finally urging people to wear masks.
Trump shifts messaging: Coronavirus ‘will get worse before it gets better’
In the first such briefing in three months, the president acknowledged the real scope of the pandemic’s impact in the U.S.
Turns Out Mass Death Is Bad For The Economy
Republicans spun a false tale about sacrificing people for the economy. Democrats shouldn’t have believed it.
Trump Wishes Accused Sex Abuser Ghislaine Maxwell ‘Well’ At Coronavirus Briefing
The president was asked about the British socialite during a press conference, saying that he’s met her “numerous times over the years” and wishes “her well, frankly.
Congress Should Extend Unemployment Benefits for an Extra Three Weeks While Republicans Get Their Act Together
The GOP tried and failed to do its homework the night before it was due.
“Back to School” Ads Are Really Awkward This Year
You don’t need a backpack if the only place you’re going is the den.
How Do I Persuade My Wife to Show Off Her Butt?
I love her assets, but she’s too prim to flaunt them the way I’d like.
Why It’s Still So Tough to Find Disinfectant Wipes
Too few materials, too many coronavirus outbreaks, and a never-ending canister shortage.
Mitch McConnell Says Next Coronavirus Bill Should Have Direct Payments
But Republicans are still being coy about enhanced unemployment benefits.
The Atlantic Daily: Trump’s Show of Force in American Cities
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.RIAN DUNDON / ECONOMIC HARDSHIP REPORTING PROJECTThe deployment of federal forces against protesters in Portland, Oregon, is, apparently, only the beginning.
Fauci: I was not invited to Trump’s coronavirus briefing
The nation’s top infectious disease expert said he had last spoken with the president late last week.
Congress Is a Hostile Workplace
You think your job sucks?Imagine going to work every day at an office where about half of your colleagues think you’re not just bad at what you do, but that you’re trying to destroy the whole enterprise. In fact, they spend much of their time at work denigrating you to other colleagues, tweeting nasty things about you, and trash-talking you to the media. They even publicly try to get you fired.
Trump Threatens To Veto Troop Pay Raises To Protect Confederate Names
The White House issued a formal veto threat to the National Defense Authorization Act because it renames Army bases that honor Confederate traitors.
Debbie Dingell Is Afraid the Trump Polls Are Wrong—Again
Debbie Dingell was one of the few Democrats who saw Donald Trump coming. She’s worried that her party will underestimate him again.The 66-year-old representative from Michigan first noticed his pull with voters in her district, which stretches from Ann Arbor to Detroit, in August 2015 at a United Auto Workers picnic.
What Kasich Gives Biden
On Monday, the Associated Press reported that former Ohio governor and Republican presidential candidate John Kasich would speak at the Democratic National Convention in August. For one party to dragoon a notable from the other side into endorsing its presidential candidate is hardly unprecedented. And most of the time, it makes no difference. But, every now and then, a partisan defector perfectly amplifies the message his endorsee is trying to send.
Paws in the Water: Dogs at Play
Today, rather than presenting a collection of images from the (often stressful) news of the day, I thought it would be fun to put together a group of photos of some canine companions having a great time in the water—splashing in a mountain lake, diving or surfing in competitions, playing in pools, or just cooling off in a puddle or trough.
True number of U.S. coronavirus infections likely 10 times larger than reported, CDC data shows
The study is based on antibody tests of about 16,000 people conducted between late March and early May.
“I Love My Students. I Also Want to Live”: Teachers Demand Safety as Trump Pushes Schools to Reopen
As President Trump continues to push for schools to reopen even as COVID-19 rates skyrocket in many states, teachers are revolting. “I love my students, and I know that the best place for them to learn is in classrooms where they can collaborate and collectively solve problems,” says Seattle high school teacher Jesse Hagopian.
Trump to Send Federal Troops to Protests in Chicago & Seattle Amid Violent Crackdown by Local Police
As mayors in six cities call for the immediate removal of the president’s rapid deployment units and for Congress to investigate the tactics of federal authorities against antiracism protests, Trump says he may send troops to Chicago this week. “We’re looking at the infringement on our rights that is just escalating,” says Chicago activist Jitu Brown, national director of the Journey for Justice Alliance.