The Supreme Court’s Landmark LGBTQ Civil Rights Ruling Will Extend Far Beyond Employment Law
The Supreme Court’s decision to protect gay and transgender Americans from employment discrimination comes in the midst of the Trump Administration’s attack on the LGBTQ community.Kevin Wolf/AP For indispensable reporting on the coronavirus crisis and more, subscribe to Mother Jones’ newsletters.On Monday, the Supreme Court handed LGBTQ Americans one of their biggest civil rights victories…
The Administration Vowed Transparency on COVID Relief Spending—Until It Didn’t
Treasury Secretary Steven MnuchinAl Drago/AP For indispensable reporting on the coronavirus crisis and more, subscribe to Mother Jones’ newsletters.Earlier this spring, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin pledged that when it came to giving out billions in coronavirus relief funds, the Trump administration would strive for “full transparency.” “I think that the American public deserves to know…
The Supreme Court Ruling Is a Milestone for LGBTQ Rights, But It Doesn’t Affect Trans Service Members
Dozens of protesters gather in Times Square near a military recruitment center to show their anger at President Donald Trump’s decision to reinstate a ban on transgender individuals from serving in the military.Spencer Platt/Getty For indispensable reporting on the coronavirus crisis and more, subscribe to Mother Jones’ newsletters.The Supreme Court on Monday delivered a landmark…
The FDA Just Revoked Its Emergency Authorization of Hydroxychloroquine
Doug Mills/CNP/Zuma For indispensable reporting on the coronavirus crisis and more, subscribe to Mother Jones’ newsletters.Another update in the hydroxychloroquine saga: The Food and Drug Administration has revoked its emergency use authorization for the controversial drug, which President Donald Trump has aggressively promoted and, at one point, claimed to be taking prophylactically. The FDA said…
Stimulus? We Desperately Need It For State and Local Governments.
One of the reasons that recovery was so slow from the Great Recession of 2007-09 is that there were huge headwinds due to reduced government spending. You can read the whole story here, but this chart tells you most of what you need to know: After most recessions, government spending goes up substantially, which helps…
Tulsa Health Official Warns Trump Rally Could Swamp Local Hospitals’ COVID Capacity
Evan Vucci For indispensable reporting on the coronavirus crisis and more, subscribe to Mother Jones’ newsletters.The top public health official in Tulsa wishes Donald Trump would stay away next week. When the president recently announced he would resume his in-person arena rallies after they were put on pause because of the coronavirus pandemic, his first scheduled…