Coronavirus Growth in Western Countries: June 15 Update
Here’s the coronavirus death toll through June 15. Mexico is spiking back up a bit, while the United States continues its slow crawl to 2 deaths per million. We’re roughly following the path of Sweden and the UK, lagged by a week or two. That’s not great, but then again, I never expected us to…
How Rich Investors, Not Doctors, Profit From Marking Up ER Bills
JazzIRT/Getty For indispensable reporting on the coronavirus crisis and more, subscribe to Mother Jones’ newsletters.This story was published originally by ProPublica, a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up for ProPublica’s Big Story newsletter to receive stories like this one in your inbox as soon as they are published. In 2017, TeamHealth, the nation’s largest staffing firm for ER…
The Trump Files: Donald Accuses “Miss Nude Southern USA” of Trademark Infringement
Mother Jones illustration; Shutterstock For indispensable reporting on the coronavirus crisis and more, subscribe to Mother Jones’ newsletters.This post was originally published as part of “The Trump Files”—a collection of telling episodes, strange but true stories, and curious scenes from the life of our current President—on November 7, 2016. Donald Trump is a litigious man.…
The Revolution Is in the Streets—And It Slaps
For indispensable reporting on the coronavirus crisis and more, subscribe to Mother Jones’ newsletters.Jubilation doesn’t arise in spite of protest—it’s present at the root. Coverage of this year’s uprisings has rightfully focused on the torrent of police brutality against protesters. But rebellion is also festive. It can be beautiful, joyful, and catchy. As Jewish anarchist…
Crisis and Creativity: Seattle Like You’ve Never Seen It Before
For indispensable reporting on the coronavirus crisis and more, subscribe to Mother Jones’ newsletters.What stands out most about Nate Luebbe’s exceptionally shot and hauntingly paced YouTube video Seattle Abandoned, a four-minute aerial glide over his hometown, is what doesn’t stand out at all: no people, no cars, no bikes, no signs of life or activity.…
Donald Trump Has a List
For indispensable reporting on the coronavirus crisis and more, subscribe to Mother Jones’ newsletters.I have tried to stop posting about Donald Trump’s idiocy of the day, whatever it might be. I’ve really, really tried. But every time I try to get out, he pulls me back in. The topic today is the People’s Republic of…