Trump Moved to Ease the Farm Labor Shortage—While Also Trying to Cut Workers’ Pay
dmaroscar/Getty For indispensable reporting on the coronavirus crisis and more, subscribe to Mother Jones’ newsletters.As the coronavirus lockdown settled in last month, the US government made a decision that sent shockwaves through the agriculture industry: It closed its embassy and consulates throughout Mexico. The move abruptly halted the issuance of new temporary-work permits, known as…
LA County Will Suffer a $1 Billion Shortfall This Year
This is LA City Hall, but the county’s Hall of Administration is right nearby.Kevin Drum For indispensable reporting on the coronavirus crisis and more, subscribe to Mother Jones’ newsletters.Oof: Los Angeles County could see a $1-billion decline in sales tax revenue this fiscal year, which ends June 30, because of the massive economic impact of…
Elizabeth Warren Just Made Many People Very Happy
For indispensable reporting on the coronavirus crisis and more, subscribe to Mother Jones’ newsletters.On Rachel Maddow tonight, former Democratic presidential nominee and always liberal heartthrob Senator Elizabeth Warren gave many hearts reasons to flutter and many other brows reason to wrinkle: Madddow: If [Joe Biden] asked you to be his running mate, would you say…
A Harvard Study Says Social Distancing May Last Until 2022. It’s Not as Grim as It Sounds.
For indispensable reporting on the coronavirus crisis and more, subscribe to Mother Jones’ newsletters.A new study in Science Magazine about the transmission of the coronavirus sparked a wave of alarming headlines Wednesday declaring that social distancing mandates may have to remain in place into 2022. But the reality may not actually be so grim: The…
California Just Became the First State to Offer Coronavirus Cash to Undocumented Workers
AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli For indispensable reporting on the coronavirus crisis and more, subscribe to Mother Jones’ newsletters.California will be the first state to provide financial assistance to undocumented immigrants affected by the coronavirus pandemic, in what advocates are calling a “necessary first step” to prevent families from falling deeper into a crippling financial crisis. In…
A Texas Judge Just Greenlit Democrats’ Effort to Increase Vote-By-Mail
Across the country, state and federal officials are grappling with the issue of voting amid the coronavirus pandemic.Elaine Thompson/AP For indispensable reporting on the coronavirus crisis and more, subscribe to Mother Jones’ newsletters.Any Texan worried that voting in person may put their health at risk because of the coronavirus can vote by mail during the…