The Politics of a Pandemic
The Story:
Last week, the World Health Organization officially declared that the outbreak of the Coronavirus is a "pandemic," that is, an epidemic likely to...
Race, Slavery, 1619, and 1776
The Story:
Last year The New York Times Magazine initiated a re-examination of the history and legacy of African slavery in the United States. This...
Something to Watch for in Tonight’s Debate
The Story:
Michael Bloomberg, the former mayor of New York City and a candidate for the Democratic Party's nomination for President, as he has become...
US Secretary of State Still Ambivalent about Kansas Run
The Story:
The US Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo, declines to be pinned down on the question of whether he will, at some point in...
Five Giants Who Left Us in the Year 2019
The Story:
The year just past saw the death of five men who played very large roles in American life, especially its financial life, over...
Prison Labor and the Presidential Campaign
The Story:
Prisoners have been making phone calls, as cheap contracted labor, on behalf of the Presidential campaign of billionaire Michael Bloomberg.
The Controversy:
The use of...
Joseph Biden Gives Himself a Christmas Present
The Story:
Former Vice-President Joseph Biden, still widely considered the front-runner in the campaign to become the Democratic Party's nominee for President next year, turned...
Gov. Steve Bullock Ends His Presidential Campaign
The Story:
On Monday, December 2, Montana's Governor, Steve Bullock, announced the suspension (in effect the end) of his campaign for the Democratic Party's nomination...
Mayor Buttigieg, Role Models, and Race
The Story:
In recent days, words spoken by Mayor Pete Buttigieg of South Bend, Indiana, 8 years ago have come back to haunt him as...
Alternative Energy and the ‘Mustang’ Brand Name
The Story:
Ford recently announced that its new electrical vehicle (EV) SUV will take the model name "Mustang," a legendary brand. This decision may reflect...
