Trump’s Media Attacks Are Always Shameful. But in the Middle of the Coronavirus Crisis, They’re Dangerous.
Hyosub Shin/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP During an epidemic, a crucial function of leadership—governmental, scientific, and medical leadership—is to provide citizens with important and accurate information. Panic needs to be averted. Fears need to be addressed. Risks need to be assessed. And necessary action must be taken, collectively and individually, to save lives and prevent or…
The Coronavirus Is Spreading and Reportedly There’s No Soap at This Federal Jail in Brooklyn
The Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, New YorkKathy Willens/AP On Saturday, MSNBC host Chris Hayes tweeted that he’d received word that there is no soap or hand sanitizer at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, New York, a federal jail that is operated by the US Bureau of Prisons. “We’ve been begging [the Department of…
Matt Gaetz Wore a Gas Mask to Mock Coronavirus Concerns. Now He’s in Quarantine.
Michael Brochstein/Zuma Last week, Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) wore a gas mask on the House floor while voting on emergency funding in response to the coronavirus, apparently making light of the near-pandemic that has shaken the stock market and killed thousands of people worldwide. Now, Gaetz is under self-quarantine after having come in contact with…
New York State Has Prisoners Making Hand Sanitizer. It’s Unclear If Prisoners Can Use It.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo unveils a new hand sanitizer that New York will distribute to schools and government agencies.Screenshot of livestream Hand sanitizer is out of stock at many stores and fetching absurdly high prices on Amazon. So New York will make its own: Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Monday that as part of a response to…
Biden Headed For Landslide in Michigan
There’s not a whole lot to write about this morning aside from the coronavirus, and I don’t have anything new or interesting to say about that. So instead let’s take a look at the very latest polls out of Michigan: Yikes. I guess that’s about it for Bernie Sanders. Over at 538, they put Biden’s…
Tell Us Your Story: How Is the Spread of Coronavirus Already Disrupting Your Everyday Life?
For this week’s episode of the Mother Jones Podcast, we want to hear from you: How has the spread of the coronavirus across the United States already disrupted your everyday life—and how are you coping? Call (510) 519-MOJO. That’s (510) 519-6656. You’ll hear our host Jamilah King give you instructions on how to introduce yourself and…