Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Speaks to Supporters About the Minneapolis Protests
Following a fourth night of protests in Minneapolis, as thousands took to the streets demanding an end to police violence against Black people, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez urged her supporters to take a broad view of the demonstrations, and spoke critically about those who are calling for a stop to the unrest, which has included the…
Trump Threatens to Unleash “Vicious Dogs” and “Ominous Weapons” on Protesters
Donald Trump speaks with industry executives about reopening the country after the coronavirus closures on May 29.Alex Brandon/AP For indispensable reporting on the coronavirus crisis and more, subscribe to Mother Jones’ newsletters.President Donald Trump on Saturday threatened that law enforcement were ready to respond with “dogs” and “weapons” against people protesting outside the White House…
Coronavirus Growth in Western Countries: May 29 Update
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Let’s Connect the Dots Between Environmental Injustice and the Coronavirus
Dr. Ala Stanford administers a COVID-19 swab test on Wade Jeffries in the parking lot of Pinn Memorial Baptist Church in Philadelphia, Wednesday, April 22, 2020. Stanford and other doctors formed the Black Doctors COVID-19 Consortium to offer testing and help address heath disparities in the African American community. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke) For indispensable reporting…
Newly Released Transcripts Show Michael Flynn Betrayed the United States
Michael Flynn arrive at federal court in Washington on Dec. 18, 2018. Carolyn Kaster/AP For indispensable reporting on the coronavirus crisis and more, subscribe to Mother Jones’ newsletters.Michael Flynn did something far worse than lie to the FBI. He betrayed the United States. That’s the major revelation of the just-released transcripts of the conversations he…
Local Target Store Was No Angel
The Target parking lot near the Minneapolis Police Third Precinct, Thursday, May 28, 2020AP Photo/Jim Mone For indispensable reporting on the coronavirus crisis and more, subscribe to Mother Jones’ newsletters.As images circulated of businesses damaged in the Minneapolis protest, an old narrative of finger-wagging and false concern took over along the right flank of the…