Trump’s New Census Directive Is Almost Certainly Unconstitutional
Donald Trump, flanked by US Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross and US Attorney General William Barr, delivers remarks on citizenship and the census in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington, DC, on July 11, 2019. NICHOLAS KAMM/AFP via Getty Images For indispensable reporting on the coronavirus crisis and more, subscribe to Mother…
We Can’t Fix the Economy Without Fixing Child Care. Joe Biden Finally Has a Plan for That.
Matt Slocum/AP For indispensable reporting on the coronavirus crisis and more, subscribe to Mother Jones’ newsletters.It took a pandemic, a botched governmental response, and a recession. But at long last, a Democratic presidential nominee is promising a universal, federally backed child care program that recognizes caregiving’s crucial role in the US economy. The proposal is…
EU Starts Long Trek Toward Coronavirus Bailout
For indispensable reporting on the coronavirus crisis and more, subscribe to Mother Jones’ newsletters.The EU has finally agreed on a financial rescue plan that involves rich countries raising money to help out poor countries: Leaders ultimately agreed on a €750 billion recovery plan. Of that, €390 billion will be offered in grants and the rest…
We Are Officially Living in Crazytown
Daniel Mears/Detroit News/TNS via ZUMA Wire For indispensable reporting on the coronavirus crisis and more, subscribe to Mother Jones’ newsletters.Let’s round up a few recent headlines, shall we? Trump threatens to deploy federal agents to Chicago and other U.S. cities led by Democrats Trader Joe’s removing ‘racist packaging’ after online petition Georgia Governor Brian Kemp…
What the Return of Allen West Says About the Delusional State of the Republican Party
Albin Lohr-Jones/CNP via ZUMA Wire For indispensable reporting on the coronavirus crisis and more, subscribe to Mother Jones’ newsletters.The Texas Republican Party convention, which wrapped up—for now—early Monday morning, was most notable for how it transpired. In early July, Republican leaders announced they were moving forward with an in-person gathering even as the coronavirus outbreak…
Nearly 20,000 Letters From Pen Pals, Plus a Birthday and a Political Chess Puzzle
For indispensable reporting on the coronavirus crisis and more, subscribe to Mother Jones’ newsletters.Three boosts to enter the week: Letter by letter. “Will you be my pen pal?” “My name is Pattie. Please write me.” “My name is Berlene. I am your pen pal! Please write to me.” Nearly 20,000 letters have poured in, answering…