Chart of the Day: Police Shootings of Unarmed People Are Down
Since late spring, police killings of unarmed people have started to trend down. Here’s the data from the Washington Post’s fatal force database: Up through May, police shot and killed 28 unarmed people. In the four months following the death of George Floyd on May 25th, police have killed three. It’s a strain to draw…
From Our Archives, the Signs of a Never-Ending Election
For indispensable reporting on the coronavirus crisis, the election, and more, subscribe to the Mother Jones Daily newsletter.Each week, we take a look at our archives for boosts to propel you into the weekend. In January 1992, Frances Fox Piven and Barbara Ehrenreich sat in on a forum hosted by the Nation to hear Jerry Brown—then running…
Coronavirus Growth in Western Countries: September 24 Update
Here’s the coronavirus death toll through September 24. The raw data from Johns Hopkins is here. Europe does not look good. France is obviously showing an upward spike after more than two months at zero, and both Italy and the UK are spiking upwards slightly too. Worst of all though, is that if you squint…
The Trump Files: When Donald Tried to Shake Down Mike Tyson for $2 Million
Mother Jones Illustration/Shuttershock For indispensable reporting on the coronavirus crisis, the election, and more, subscribe to the Mother Jones Daily newsletter. Until the election, we’re bringing you “The Trump Files,” a daily dose of telling episodes, strange but true stories, or curious scenes from the life of GOP nominee Donald Trump. Donald Trump often promises…
Dear Rich White Friends: The Pandemic Isn’t a Vacation. Black and Brown People Are Still Dying.
Eric Nopanen/Unsplash For indispensable reporting on the coronavirus crisis, the election, and more, subscribe to the Mother Jones Daily newsletter.My house has a strict quarantine policy. I share indoor space with my five roommates and a few others in our pod, and only see most friends outdoors, 6 feet away and/or wearing masks. Yet whenever someone we…
These 5 Stats Show Just How Devastating California’s Wildfires Have Been—So Far
The Bobcat Fire burns in the Angeles National Forest in Los Angeles, Monday, Sept. 21, 2020.Ringo Chiu/Zuma For indispensable reporting on the coronavirus crisis, the election, and more, subscribe to the Mother Jones Daily newsletter.In mid-August, the most destructive wildfire season in California history seemed to peak over a deadly 48-hour period. Between the evenings of…