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Seattle cops with homeless man

Seattle Destroyed Homeless Encampments as the Pandemic Raged Seattle Destroyed Homeless Encampments as the Pandemic Raged

Advocates say the City continued to do unannounced sweeps, even after it was clear that the policy put unhoused people in danger of infection.

Apr 2, 2020 / Dae Shik Kim Jr. and Guy Oron

At a Federal Courthouse, the Risk of Infection Joins the Threat of Deportation

At a Federal Courthouse, the Risk of Infection Joins the Threat of Deportation At a Federal Courthouse, the Risk of Infection Joins the Threat of Deportation

Scenes from a pandemic: 1

Apr 1, 2020 / Debbie Nathan

The faces on Mt. Rushmore wearing surgical masks

When Confronting the Coronavirus, Federalism Is Part of the Problem When Confronting the Coronavirus, Federalism Is Part of the Problem

That some cities and states have stepped up to fill the gap left by Trump’s catastrophic failure is a matter of luck, not design.

Apr 1, 2020 / Richard Kreitner

Vladimir Lenin holds back Britney Spears.

Free Comrade Britney! Free Comrade Britney!

Britney Spears called for the redistribution of wealth—but she’s not even allowed to give away her own money.

Mar 31, 2020 / Sara Luterman

Slapping Travel Bans on New Yorkers Is Bad Law—and Bad Policy

Slapping Travel Bans on New Yorkers Is Bad Law—and Bad Policy Slapping Travel Bans on New Yorkers Is Bad Law—and Bad Policy

From Florida to Rhode Island, governors are targeting New Yorkers for special restrictions—and easy scapegoating.

Mar 31, 2020 / Elie Mystal

On the Need for Dissent and Debate in These Urgent Times

On the Need for Dissent and Debate in These Urgent Times On the Need for Dissent and Debate in These Urgent Times

Congress has to figure out how to debate and vote remotely. We can’t accept government by “unanimous consent.”

Mar 31, 2020 / John Nichols

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Letters From the April 13, 2020, Issue Letters From the April 13, 2020, Issue

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Mar 31, 2020 / Our Readers

How a Human Rights Lawyer Went From Hero to House Arrest

How a Human Rights Lawyer Went From Hero to House Arrest How a Human Rights Lawyer Went From Hero to House Arrest

Lawyer Steven Donziger helped win a $9.5 billion judgment for rain forest cleanup. Then Chevron hit back.

Mar 31, 2020 / Feature / James North

As the Coronavirus Pandemic Spreads, Gun Sales Soar

As the Coronavirus Pandemic Spreads, Gun Sales Soar As the Coronavirus Pandemic Spreads, Gun Sales Soar

“Coming storm”: In the United States, gun violence is already a public health epidemic.

Mar 30, 2020 / OppArt / Colleen Quinn

The Coronavirus Will Test Whether We’ve Learned Anything From 9/11

The Coronavirus Will Test Whether We’ve Learned Anything From 9/11 The Coronavirus Will Test Whether We’ve Learned Anything From 9/11

Many of us would be happy to exchange some basic rights for safety right now, but we have to be vigilant about protecting our liberties.

Mar 30, 2020 / Column / Elie Mystal

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