Experts are worried that scientists and other key public health figures are facing increasing political pressure…
Author: Sir Texas
The Coronavirus and Conservatism’s War on Science
Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, President Trump spent weeks in denial, snapped suddenly into taking the threat seriously, reverted to denialism,…
Opinion: Donald Trump fails in coronavirus crisis
His now almost daily coronavirus press conferences are intended to demonstrate confidence and decisionmaking powers. But…
If Trump Can’t Do the Job, Other People Need To
Donald Trump likes to portray himself and his administration as victims of some unknown and unprecedented…
Pastor of Tampa church that held two large Sunday services arrested, jailed
Pastor Rodney Howard-Browne of The River at Tampa Bay Church was booked into a local jail…
Trump’s April challenge: Leaning into the ‘deep state’ to quell a raging crisis
A president who long shunned career government workers and preferred to rely on his gut faces…
Instacart workers set to strike during heart of coronavirus crisis
Some Instacart workers plan to go on strike today, arguing that the grocery delivery unicorn’s recent…
Texas governor restricts all travel to neighboring Louisiana
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) on Sunday expanded travel restrictions on Sunday to include all travel from the…
Why did Florida get all the emergency supplies it requested when other states didn’t?
On March 11, Florida requested a cache of emergency supplies from the federal government to protect…
Coronavirus response highlights deepening partisan divide
In Los Angeles, Mayor Eric Garcetti has instituted a shutdown on a city of nearly 4…
The missing six weeks: how Trump failed the biggest test of his life
The president was aware of the danger from the coronavirus – but a lack of leadership…
Louisiana on track to exceed ventilator capacity this week, governor says
Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards said on CBS News’ “Face the Nation” on Sunday that his…