SharePolitics & ElectionsRacial JusticePolitics & ElectionsEnvironment & HealthPolitics & ElectionsWar & PeaceThe Berniegeddon is upon us! It’s France falling to the Nazis in World War II! It’s the Russians! It’s the end of everything! Flee! Flee for your lives!Sorry about that. Just trying out for a talking head guest spot on MSNBC.Vermont senator and Brooklyn native Bernie Sanders in Nevada last night. At the time of this writing, with 60 percent of the vote tallied, Sanders is pulling down a mighty 46.0 percent. His closest rival, Joe Biden, is a dust speck in the...…SharePolitics & ElectionsRacial JusticePolitics & ElectionsEnvironment & HealthPolitics & ElectionsWar & PeaceThe Berniegeddon is upon us! It’s France falling to the Nazis in World War II! It’s the Russians! It’s the end of everything! Flee! Flee for your lives!Sorry about that. Just trying out for a talking head guest spot on MSNBC.Vermont senator and Brooklyn native Bernie Sanders in Nevada last night. At the time of this writing, with 60 percent of the vote tallied, Sanders is pulling down a mighty 46.0 percent. His closest rival, Joe Biden, is a dust speck in the...WW…

SharePrisons & PolicingPolitics & ElectionsRacial JusticePolitics & ElectionsEnvironment & HealthPolitics & ElectionsCopyright © Truthout. May not be reprinted without .RelatedThe assassin-in-chief in distant lands has just transformed himself into an assassin-in-chief right here at home.Like Trump, his son-in-law is apparently not beyond putting a rosy spin on a national tragedy for political gain.Analysis of mortality figures for March and April in seven states suggests a spike in numbers compared to past years.Get daily news, in-depth reporting and critical analysis...…SharePrisons & PolicingPolitics & ElectionsRacial JusticePolitics & ElectionsEnvironment & HealthPolitics & ElectionsCopyright © Truthout. May not be reprinted without .RelatedThe assassin-in-chief in distant lands has just transformed himself into an assassin-in-chief right here at home.Like Trump, his son-in-law is apparently not beyond putting a rosy spin on a national tragedy for political gain.Analysis of mortality figures for March and April in seven states suggests a spike in numbers compared to past years.Get daily news, in-depth reporting and critical analysis...WW…

SharePrisons & PolicingPolitics & ElectionsRacial JusticePolitics & ElectionsEnvironment & HealthPolitics & ElectionsPart of the SeriesAfter reaching in consumer confidence last year, thanks to public anger over rising drug prices, the pharmaceutical industry’s reputation is on the rise as researchers worldwide rush to develop a vaccine for the novel coronavirus. A new national poll finds that , with 40 percent of respondents saying they have a more positive view of private drug companies than before the outbreak.However, public health experts have warned for years that...…SharePrisons & PolicingPolitics & ElectionsRacial JusticePolitics & ElectionsEnvironment & HealthPolitics & ElectionsPart of the SeriesAfter reaching in consumer confidence last year, thanks to public anger over rising drug prices, the pharmaceutical industry’s reputation is on the rise as researchers worldwide rush to develop a vaccine for the novel coronavirus. A new national poll finds that , with 40 percent of respondents saying they have a more positive view of private drug companies than before the outbreak.However, public health experts have warned for years that...WW…

SharePrisons & PolicingPolitics & ElectionsRacial JusticePolitics & ElectionsEnvironment & HealthPolitics & ElectionsPresident Donald Trump on Sunday said he will not approve anotherCovid-19 stimulus package if it doesn’t include a payroll tax cut, a policy that would strike a blow to Social Security and Medicare funding while offering no relief for the more than 30 million people who have lost their jobs over the past six weeks.“I told Steve just today, we’re not doing anything unless we get a payroll tax cut,” Trump said during aFox Newstown hall Sunday night,...…SharePrisons & PolicingPolitics & ElectionsRacial JusticePolitics & ElectionsEnvironment & HealthPolitics & ElectionsPresident Donald Trump on Sunday said he will not approve anotherCovid-19 stimulus package if it doesn’t include a payroll tax cut, a policy that would strike a blow to Social Security and Medicare funding while offering no relief for the more than 30 million people who have lost their jobs over the past six weeks.“I told Steve just today, we’re not doing anything unless we get a payroll tax cut,” Trump said during aFox Newstown hall Sunday night,...WW…

SharePrisons & PolicingPolitics & ElectionsRacial JusticePolitics & ElectionsEnvironment & HealthPolitics & ElectionsSenate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell pushed back on Democratic calls to provide aid to states in the upcoming coronavirus relief bill amid reports that plans to use the funds to pressure states into reopening.Congressional leaders and the White House are negotiating a bill that would provide more than $300 billion in additional funding for the coronavirus , which ran out of money last week as to score tens of millions for themselves.Treasury Secretary on...…SharePrisons & PolicingPolitics & ElectionsRacial JusticePolitics & ElectionsEnvironment & HealthPolitics & ElectionsSenate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell pushed back on Democratic calls to provide aid to states in the upcoming coronavirus relief bill amid reports that plans to use the funds to pressure states into reopening.Congressional leaders and the White House are negotiating a bill that would provide more than $300 billion in additional funding for the coronavirus , which ran out of money last week as to score tens of millions for themselves.Treasury Secretary on...WW…

SharePrisons & PolicingPolitics & ElectionsRacial JusticePolitics & ElectionsEnvironment & HealthPolitics & ElectionsHow did the United States — the richest country in the world — become the worldwide epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak, with one person dying of -19 every 47 seconds? We spend the hour with Noam Chomsky, the world-renowned political dissident, linguist and author, discussing this unprecedented moment in history, and its political implications, as Senator Bernie Sanders announces he is suspending his campaign for the presidency. Chomsky also describes...…SharePrisons & PolicingPolitics & ElectionsRacial JusticePolitics & ElectionsEnvironment & HealthPolitics & ElectionsHow did the United States — the richest country in the world — become the worldwide epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak, with one person dying of -19 every 47 seconds? We spend the hour with Noam Chomsky, the world-renowned political dissident, linguist and author, discussing this unprecedented moment in history, and its political implications, as Senator Bernie Sanders announces he is suspending his campaign for the presidency. Chomsky also describes...WW…

SharePolitics & ElectionsRacial JusticePolitics & ElectionsEnvironment & HealthPolitics & ElectionsWar & PeaceNationwide protest surrounding the murder of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer has led to , greater solidarity among people and increased discussions about defunding and abolishing the police. Although Mayor Jacob Frey disagrees, the Minneapolis City Council has pledged to the Minneapolis Police Department.In the wake of this pledge, many pundits pointed to the case of Camden, New Jersey. A city known for high crime rates, Camden underwent a major...…SharePolitics & ElectionsRacial JusticePolitics & ElectionsEnvironment & HealthPolitics & ElectionsWar & PeaceNationwide protest surrounding the murder of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer has led to , greater solidarity among people and increased discussions about defunding and abolishing the police. Although Mayor Jacob Frey disagrees, the Minneapolis City Council has pledged to the Minneapolis Police Department.In the wake of this pledge, many pundits pointed to the case of Camden, New Jersey. A city known for high crime rates, Camden underwent a major...WW…

SharePrisons & PolicingPolitics & ElectionsRacial JusticePolitics & ElectionsEnvironment & HealthPolitics & ElectionsPresident Donald Trump told Republican senators during a private lunch Tuesday that he is willing to let expanded unemployment benefits expire at the end of July, a decision that would the incomes of tens of millions of people who have lost their jobs due to the Covid-19 crisis.The Washington Post Tuesday that the president “privately expressed opposition to extending a weekly $600 boost in unemployment insurance for laid-off workers affected by the...…SharePrisons & PolicingPolitics & ElectionsRacial JusticePolitics & ElectionsEnvironment & HealthPolitics & ElectionsPresident Donald Trump told Republican senators during a private lunch Tuesday that he is willing to let expanded unemployment benefits expire at the end of July, a decision that would the incomes of tens of millions of people who have lost their jobs due to the Covid-19 crisis.The Washington Post Tuesday that the president “privately expressed opposition to extending a weekly $600 boost in unemployment insurance for laid-off workers affected by the...WW…

ShareEnvironment & HealthEconomy & LaborPolitics & ElectionsPolitics & ElectionsWar & PeaceEnvironment & HealthDonald Trump is the U.S. Postal Service (USPS).During a recent press briefing, Trump claimed that the agency loses money every time it delivers a package for Amazon and that if it just raised its prices, USPS would be more profitable.However, the postal service is not meant to be a profitable enterprise. It is a government service meant to unite our country by allowing the delivery of goods and information. Like many other services provided by the...…ShareEnvironment & HealthEconomy & LaborPolitics & ElectionsPolitics & ElectionsWar & PeaceEnvironment & HealthDonald Trump is the U.S. Postal Service (USPS).During a recent press briefing, Trump claimed that the agency loses money every time it delivers a package for Amazon and that if it just raised its prices, USPS would be more profitable.However, the postal service is not meant to be a profitable enterprise. It is a government service meant to unite our country by allowing the delivery of goods and information. Like many other services provided by the...WW…

SharePrisons & PolicingPolitics & ElectionsRacial JusticePolitics & ElectionsEnvironment & HealthPolitics & ElectionsPart of the SeriesAs the COVID-19 pandemic spirals out of control, it’s become clear that our traditional Election Day practices aren’t suited for a pandemic. In response, some states have already begun to primary elections. But elections — the foundation of our democracy — must be held, and we must make changes now to ensure a safe, accessible and trustworthy election in November.It may be impossible to develop a perfect solution. Purely from an...…SharePrisons & PolicingPolitics & ElectionsRacial JusticePolitics & ElectionsEnvironment & HealthPolitics & ElectionsPart of the SeriesAs the COVID-19 pandemic spirals out of control, it’s become clear that our traditional Election Day practices aren’t suited for a pandemic. In response, some states have already begun to primary elections. But elections — the foundation of our democracy — must be held, and we must make changes now to ensure a safe, accessible and trustworthy election in November.It may be impossible to develop a perfect solution. Purely from an...WW…