‘A shining moment’: Congress agrees to restore Medicaid for Pacific Islanders
After fleeing their homeland scarred by U.S. nuclear tests, Marshall Islanders finally get the health care that was promised them.
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Marco Rubio advocates for COVID-19 vaccinations by helping himself first
In the true spirit of GOP service, Sen. Marco Rubio, of Florida, showed his support for vaccinating Florida’s most vulnerable residents by scoring one of those vaccinations in short supply himself. “I know I looked away from the needle And yes, I know I need a tan But I am so confident that the #Covid19 vaccine is safe & effective that I decided to take it myself,” he said in a tweet Saturday.
Though different in many ways, Hawaii’s two House districts were almost identical in 2020 elections
The Aloha State went for Joe Biden 64-34 after backing Hillary Clinton 62-30, which actually made Hawaii the state where Donald Trump’s margin improved the most compared to four years earlier. That shift didn’t matter much in either of the state’s very blue congressional districts, though, and Biden carried them each 64-34. The seats voted almost identically in 2016 as well, with Clinton winning the 1st 63-31 and the 2nd 61-30, respectively.
House and Senate leaders reach agreement on new $900 billion pandemic relief package
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Democratic Minority Leader Chuck Schumer announced late Sunday that congressional leaders have now reached agreement on an end-of-year pandemic relief package. While the details are still being inked, the agreement will reportedly include $600 per person stimulus checks, extended unemployment benefits of up to $300 per week, and an extension of small business loans aimed at keeping payrolls intact despite pandemic restrictions.
Congress Finally Reaches Deal On COVID-19 Relief With Stimulus Checks, Jobless Benefits
If all goes according to plan, this deal would end a half-year stalemate between congressional leaders and President Donald Trump’s administration.
The wealthiest people in this country are pushing to the front of the line to get vaccinated
More than any single event in recent memory, the COVID-19 pandemic revealed the gaping chasms of inequality in American society. From the very outset it was accepted wisdom that “essential workers,” i.e.
Negotiators Near Agreement On Nearly $1 Trillion COVID-19 Stimulus
“Barring a major mishap, the Senate and House will be able to vote on final legislation as early as tonight,” said Sen. Chuck Schumer.
CDC panel: Frontline workers, 75-plus seniors should get Covid shots next
The recommendations came after spirited debate about whether more seniors should be next in line.
Alaska: Images of the Last Frontier
Alaska is, by far, the largest state in the U.S. It is also one of the least-populated states, with vast, protected open spaces. From the North Slope through Denali Park to the Aleutian Islands, the Kenai Peninsula, the Inside Passage, and much more, here are a few glimpses of the landscape of Alaska, and some of the wildlife and people calling it home.This photo story is part of Fifty, a collection of images from each of the United States.
How Long Can This Continue?
On Friday, December 18, the secretary of the Army and the Army chief of staff formally disavowed any intention of participating in a military coup: “There is no role for the U.S. military in determining the outcome of an American election.”That’s a fine statement, in line with the long-standing traditions of the U.S. military. It’s alarming, though, that anybody thought it necessary at all.
White House COVID-19 Task Force Member Urges Trump To Get Vaccine
Taking that step would “generate more confidence” in the vaccine among the president’s followers, said Adm. Brett Giroir.
Testing czar says Covid-19 variant no ‘reason for alarm’
“We don’t know that it’s more dangerous and, very importantly, we have not seen a single mutation yet that would make it evade the vaccine,” Brett Giroir said.
Trump Is Losing His Mind
Donald Trump’s descent into madness continues.The latest manifestation of this is a report in The New York Times that the president is weighing appointing the conspiracy theorist Sidney Powell, who for a time worked on his legal team, to be special counsel to investigate imaginary claims of voter fraud.
That Time Jenny Slate’s Dog Ate Five Used Tampons
How dogs teach us to accept our loved ones—quirks and all.
Mitt Romney Warns Russia Hack Could Potentially ‘Cripple’ U.S. Electricity, Water
The Republican senator slammed President Trump for falsely suggesting China may have been behind the cyberattack.
The Real Legacy of the Suffrage Movement
Illustration by Valerie Chiang; images from Hulton Archive / Shel Hershorn / Gado / Getty; Associated PressThis article was published online on December 20, 2020.Women’s-suffrage campaigners and their equally adamant opponents were in full agreement on one fundamental point: Giving women the vote would change everything.
Dear Care and Feeding: I’m This Close to Canceling Christmas Altogether
Parenting advice on holidays, sleepovers, and immersion programs.
After My Mom Died, Her Friends Baked Christmas Cookies With Me. I’ve Never Forgotten It.
Talking about my mom was not an option. I didn’t understand until later that there are other ways of communicating.
Why Congress Is Suddenly Fighting About the Federal Reserve
GOP Senators are holding a relief deal hostage in order to kneecap the Fed—and the Biden administration—in a crisis.
The Election Didn’t Defeat the U.S. Postal Service. Christmas Might.
The mail system is buckling right now. Here’s why.
Republicans Are Fighting Hard to Bankrupt States
Apparently no one’s showed them the analysis saying it could hurt red states the most.
We Analyzed the Comments on the Atrocious “Dr. Jill Biden” Op-Ed
Men and women saw something very different.
Pete Buttigieg Doesn’t Deserve to Be Transportation Secretary, but He Could Be Great at It
Disgraceful mass transit, record pedestrian deaths, uncontrolled emissions—transportation could use someone with ambition.
FDA authorizes Moderna vaccine for emergency use
On Thursday, an independent FDA advisory panel endorsed use of the shot for people over 18.
Pharmacies’ starring role in vaccine push could create unequal access
Public health experts say a broader mix of vaccination sites is needed to reach as many people as possible.
Fauci, NIH yet to get Covid vaccine despite role developing it
Top infectious disease doctor waits on shot despite being “ready to go.
‘Hope is on the way’: Pence gets coronavirus vaccine on live television
Second lady Karen Pence and Surgeon General Jerome Adams were administered the shot, as well.
Few guardrails to keep people from cutting in line for Covid shots
As soon as more doses become available to wider categories of people, much of the immunization program will rely on the honor system.
Dear Care and Feeding: My Mom Will Only Buy Me Clothes in Her Style
Parenting advice on style disagreements, father figures, and stomach troubles.
How the School Reopening Debate Is Tearing One of America’s Most Elite Suburbs Apart
In a district where parents are epidemiologists and health policy experts, the meltdown happened one Zoom meeting at a time.