How Big Is the Underground Cost of Health Care?
I should preface this post by saying that it’s serious. This is not just a rant of some kind. For some time I’ve been wondering about the cost of health care in the US vs. other similar countries. As we all know, the US has by far the highest cost among rich countries: This is…
Republicans Blow an FBI Source Again
Stefani Reynolds/CNP via ZUMA For indispensable reporting on the coronavirus crisis and more, subscribe to Mother Jones’ newsletters.Donald Trump has been on a rampage for months to prove that the whole Russia investigation was just a big hoax. Central to this has been an endless effort to show that the FBI’s probe was driven by…
The NBA Is Back But Players Aren’t Talking About Games: “‘Justice for Breonna Taylor’—That’s Going to Be My Answer For Everything”
Agustin Paullier/AFP/Getty For indispensable reporting on the coronavirus crisis and more, subscribe to Mother Jones’ newsletters.Since landing in Orlando as part of the NBA’s return to play, Philadelphia 76ers forward Tobias Harris has spoken to the media about precisely one thing: “Justice for Breonna Taylor.” During a July 20 press conference, he urged Kentucky Attorney…
The “Plandemic” Conspiracy Theorist Is Coming to a TV Near You
Michael Siluk/Education Images/Getty For indispensable reporting on the coronavirus crisis and more, subscribe to Mother Jones’ newsletters.Update, July 25, 4pm ET: Sinclair says it will “delay” the broadcast of America This Week featuring Judy Mikovits. The discredited researcher behind “Plandemic”—a viral video that falsely suggests the coronavirus is “activated” by face masks, amid other bizarre…
Conservatives Are Really Not Happy With “Swamp-Infected” Supreme Court Justice John Roberts
Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call/Zuma For indispensable reporting on the coronavirus crisis and more, subscribe to Mother Jones’ newsletters.The Supreme Court on Friday rejected a Nevada church’s attempt to circumvent state limits on attendees at religious services during the coronavirus pandemic. Chief Justice John Roberts joined the court’s four liberal members in ruling against the church,…
Coronavirus Growth in Western Countries: July 24 Update
Here’s the coronavirus death toll through July 24. Argentina is really starting to look bad. The US is now approaching 3 deaths per million—for the second time. The raw data from Johns Hopkins is here. The Public Health Agency of Sweden is here.