Can the Coronavirus Heal America’s Broken Democracy?
A few sensible actions would not only protect Americans from being exposed to the coronavirus when voting, they would also make US democracy fairer and better.
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The Electoral College: Rubber Stamp or Kingmaker?
The Supreme Court is about to decide whether members of the Electoral College are symbolic rubber stamps or the persons who really choose the president.
Will Civil Liberties Be Another COVID-19 Victim?
As US courts grow more politically conservative, they may be less likely to ensure that efforts to fight a pandemic don’t trample on civil rights.
The Silver Lining in the Coronavirus
If nothing else, the pandemic fully exposes Republican hypocrisy about “socialized medicine,” and maybe it’ll make “Yoho” a verb.
‘I Haven’t Seen My Mother for a Month’: Inside Italy’s Coronavirus Lockdown
WhoWhatWhy correspondent describes life in the time of coronavirus as Italy faces its “darkest hour.” Her account may be a preview of what’s to come in the US.
Australian Summers Now Twice as Long as Winters, Researchers Say
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Bloomberg Demonization of ‘Abandoned’ Youth Feeds Ugly Stereotype
Not only was Michael Bloomberg’s “stop and frisk” policy wrong when he was mayor of New York City, his justification of it was just as bad.
The World According to Joe Biden
If you listen to Joe Biden, he is responsible for all that is good in the US — with an assist from a guy named “Barack.” The only thing he hasn’t accomplished yet is win a primary in three presidential runs.
Coronavirus Up Close: Life in an Italian Ghost Town
Inside the coronavirus ‘red zone’ in Italy, people have retreated to their homes to avoid contagion. WhoWhatWhy spoke to one woman about life under quarantine.
Civil Rights Groups Beef Up Their Efforts to Protect the Vote
Faced with voter roll purges, closed polling places, and restrictive voter-ID laws throughout the country, hundreds of organizations are teaming up again to protect access to the ballot box.
Political Hobbyism Is Not Politics
A look at what happens when politics becomes entertainment at worst and a hobby at best.
Facial Recognition Company That Works With Law Enforcement Says Entire Client List Was Stolen
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