Coronavirus

A man with sunglasses holds a cardboard sign, with writing in Portuguese.

Brazil’s Bolsonaro Is Bonkers—but There’s a Method to His Madness Brazil’s Bolsonaro Is Bonkers—but There’s a Method to His Madness

He’s the only head of state able to out-Trump Trump in sheer recklessness and social-networked delirium.

Apr 22, 2020 / Andy Robinson

A farmer wearing gloves and a bandana as a face cover holds a mint plant.

‘We Were Asking Ourselves, How Can We Support Black Farmers?’ ‘We Were Asking Ourselves, How Can We Support Black Farmers?’

Scenes from a pandemic: 4

Apr 22, 2020 / Cynthia Greenlee

A man reads outside during the quarantine in New York City

Inequality and Poverty Were Destroying America Well Before Covid-19 Inequality and Poverty Were Destroying America Well Before Covid-19

This crisis shows us how an economy oriented around the whims of the rich leaves death and destruction in its wake.

Apr 22, 2020 / Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis

Congress Desperately Needs to Call Out Trump’s Authoritarianism

Congress Desperately Needs to Call Out Trump’s Authoritarianism Congress Desperately Needs to Call Out Trump’s Authoritarianism

His claims of monarchical powers don’t just politicize the Covid-19 fight. They also threaten our constitutional democracy.

Apr 21, 2020 / John Nichols

A man covering his mouth with a bandanna holds a sign that say

Take Action Now: Fight for Justice During the Pandemic Take Action Now: Fight for Justice During the Pandemic

Fight for affordable housing, support the Latinx community, and help at-risk people in your area.

Apr 21, 2020 / NationAction

Tom Tomorrow cartoon

The Right to Get Our Hair Cut The Right to Get Our Hair Cut

Give me liberty or give me death by dry cleaning pickup.

Apr 21, 2020 / Tom Tomorrow

President Donald Trump speaks with his hands in the air while standing at a podium

Why Can’t I Stop Watching Trump’s Chaotic Briefings? Why Can’t I Stop Watching Trump’s Chaotic Briefings?

Like a bad reality-TV show, sometimes it’s hard to pull yourself away from them.

Apr 21, 2020 / Rebecca Gordon

Family of 5 pose for a photograph.

Refugees in the Time of Covid-19 Refugees in the Time of Covid-19

Fleeing gangs and stalked by violence, thousands of asylum-seekers trapped in Mexico now face the pandemic.

Apr 21, 2020 / Arun Gupta and Michelle Fawcett

These People Aren’t Freedom Fighters—They’re Virus-Spreading Sociopaths

These People Aren’t Freedom Fighters—They’re Virus-Spreading Sociopaths These People Aren’t Freedom Fighters—They’re Virus-Spreading Sociopaths

The “liberate America” protesters claim they just want to make their own choices about their health and safety, but they really want to force others to risk their lives.

Apr 21, 2020 / Elie Mystal

Racism and Covid-19 Are a Lethal Combination

Racism and Covid-19 Are a Lethal Combination Racism and Covid-19 Are a Lethal Combination

The Trump administration is happy to find ways to blame black and brown Americans for getting sick.

Apr 21, 2020 / Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II and William J. Barber III, JD

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