Rightwing populism in a time of crisis
When the smoke clears, let’s hope the scales fall from the eyes of their supporters and the only recently growing phenomenon of rightwing, anti-science populism is consigned to the dustbin of history, where it belongs.
A simple, low-cost way to reduce spread of coronavirus
Research shows face masks are highly effective—but there aren't enough even for health care workers.
What we need to understand about asymptomatic carriers if we’re going to beat coronavirus
ProPublica’s health reporter Caroline Chen explains what the conversation around asymptomatic coronavirus carriers is missing, and what we need to understand if we’re going to beat this nefarious virus together.
This chart shows why social distancing works
It’s all about the timing.
Taxpayers paid millions to design a low-cost ventilator for a pandemic. Instead, the company...
As coronavirus sweeps the globe, there is not a single Trilogy Evo Universal ventilator — developed with government funds — in the U.S. stockpile.
Public health first
The richest nation in the world surely has enough resources to keep its people safe at home for as long as it takes.
We have met the enemy and it’s a tiny virus
Hundreds of billions of bucks for arms, nothing for hospital beds, medical tests, masks and ventilators.
Amazon, Instacart workers strike amid coronavirus pandemic
"The richest man in the world can't even provide basic protection for his workers during this pandemic crisis because it hurts his bottom line."
Having it easy in the beginning, tough in the end
How my dad predicted the decline of America...
Why COVID-19 will strain the safety net for homeless vets to the breaking point
As the coronavirus spreads across America, the poor bear the brunt of a pandemic that’s exposed the deep class lines in U.S. society.