Trump Breaks With U.S. History of Global Cooperation in Eradicating Diseases
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Trump Breaks With U.S. History of Global Cooperation in Eradicating Diseases
SASHA ABRAMSKY, TRUTHOUT
Shunning the international community in vaccine development and distribution is emblematic of Trump's America.
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American Political Cynicism Could Benefit Trump in November
KATIE SCOFIELD, TRUTHOUT
If voters believe that democracy works only for the corrupt elites, leaders can more easily subvert democratic norms.
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Trump Admin Faces Injunction for Trying to End 2020 Census Counting Prematurely
JON QUEALLY, COMMON DREAMS
Critics decried the blatant attempt by the president and GOP to 'sabotage' the count for long-term political advantage.
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Official Statistics Show Wage Growth, But That's Due to Low-Wage Job Losses
IGOR DERYSH, SALON
A study by the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco says the recent spike in wage growth is an 'illusion.'
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NYC Teachers Say Union Leadership Made Unsafe Reopening Plan With City Officials
FRANCESCA GOMES, LEFT VOICE
Rank-and-file educators say the agreement between UFT and the city does nothing to address pandemic safety concerns.
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Court Strikes Blow Against Dark Money Just in Time for the 2020 Elections
CIARA TORRES-SPELLISCY, BRENNAN CENTER FOR JUSTICE
A recent ruling will require more donors to disclose their role in bankrolling political ads.
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TERRY ANNE SCOTT, TRUTHOUT
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