Why Coronavirus Is an ‘Existential Crisis’ for American Democracy
“The democracies led by populists—the U.S., the United Kingdom, Brazil—have done poorly, and the democracies led by institutionalists have done…
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‘This country really is headed for this perfect storm of misery’
The pandemic has led to millions of unemployment claims and struggles to pay rent. We’re approaching a moratorium deadline where…
‘Defund the police’ faces skepticism — even in deeply liberal cities
But even in those liberal bastions, the movement is running into resistance. “These are very blue places, yet we’re still seeing this kind of dynamic with police spending skyrocketing and…Continue Reading →
Officer involved in Breonna Taylor shooting to be fired
Taylor, who was black, was shot eight times by officers who burst into her Louisville home using a no-knock warrant…
Jean Kennedy Smith, last sibling of JFK, dies
Smith, who married Kennedy family financial adviser and future White House chief of staff Stephen Edward Smith in 1956, was…
George Floyd’s family appeals to United Nations for justice
The special session was held after 54 African countries called for a discussion on the “current racially inspired human rights violations, systematic racism, police brutality against people of African descent…Continue Reading →
‘A seismic quake’: Floyd killing transforms views on race
We break down how decades of drug policy have fueled the crisis in policing that’s unfolding today. “When it comes…
Ben Carson calls for dialogue over insults
CNN’s Jake Tapper took note of Carson’s calls for healing and understanding, but wondered whether his boss might be part…
Poll: 80 percent of Americans think the country is out of control
More than half of voters, 59 percent, also say they are more concerned about police actions and the death of Floyd, as opposed to 27 percent who are more concerned…Continue Reading →
Protests after Floyd’s death reach rural America
“The history of movements for racial equality in rural America has been overlooked. When people think of the rural West,…