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May 10, 2023
Prem Thakker
The Beautiful Irony of George Santos Being Charged With Covid Unemployment Fraud
The Republican congressman, known for his serial lies, has also been one of the loudest voices on preventing government handouts.
March 16, 2021
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Alex Shephard
Joe Biden Hasn’t Held a Press Conference. Who Cares?
The president isn’t taking questions from the media—but it’s not clear what the public is missing.
March 9, 2021
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Alex Shephard
Republicans Aren’t Even Trying to Fight the Democrats’ Covid Relief Bill
They want to talk about Mr. Potato Head—and that’s been a good thing for the political media.
March 5, 2021
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Ann Larson
My Pandemic Year Behind the Checkout Counter
On working amid paranoid customers, hungry shoplifters, sick co-workers, and people who just need a bathroom
December 11, 2020
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Colette Shade
The Year We Learned to Live Like Life Doesn’t Matter
How the pandemic put a grotesque new face on the political normalization of brutality.
December 3, 2020
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Max Holleran
The Future of Staying Home
What is lost when houses become fortresses against fires, floods, and disease?
November 30, 2020
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Amir Khafagy
The Clapping Stopped, but the Risks to Health Care Workers Didn’t
Hospital laundry workers and other nonmedical staff are facing the same dangers during the pandemic, with little recognition. It’s been a radicalizing experience.
November 26, 2020
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Jo Livingstone
It’s a Perfect Year for a Non-Thanksgiving
Amid the pandemic, a recent documentary about Native American food culture asks audiences to reexamine the origins of this strange holiday.
October 1, 2020
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Felipe De La Hoz
When Your Covid Symptoms Outlast Your Insurance
Immigrant workers who got emergency care are struggling, months later, with more symptoms and no doctor.
July 29, 2020
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Zachary Siegel
The Coronavirus Is Blowing Up Our Best Response to the Opioid Crisis
“Any gains we made in funding for health departments, syringe exchanges, naloxone distribution—it’s all at risk.”
April 30, 2020
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Jo Livingstone
Dylan vs. Beyoncé: Quarantine Showdown
In the past month, Bob and Bey have surprised fans with new music. Maybe a duet next?
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