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…
Here’s One Problem With Assuming Kids Rarely Give the Coronavirus to Adults
Amid concerns of the spread of COVID-19, science teachers Ann Darby, left, and Rosa Herrera check-in students before a summer STEM camp at Wylie High School Tuesday, July 14, 2020, in Wylie, Texas. AP Photo For indispensable reporting on the coronavirus crisis and more, subscribe to Mother Jones’ newsletters.There has been a mountain of stories…
Coronavirus Growth in Western Countries: July 19 Update
Here’s the coronavirus death toll through July 19. As usual, weekend activity was low. The raw data from Johns Hopkins is here. The Public Health Agency of Sweden is here.