1. the national interest
    GOP Senators Dumped Stock Before Coronavirus Hit, Without Warning the CountryWhen senators tell their stockbrokers what they’re not willing to tell the public.
    By Jonathan Chait
  2. coronavirus
    Two GOP Senators Dumped Millions in Stock After Coronavirus Briefings: ReportAt least two Republicans sold millions in stock following closed-door coronavirus meetings — after which they told the public not to panic.
    By Matt Stieb
  3. coronavirus
    State Department Issues Global ‘Do Not Travel’ Warning to AmericansIn an unprecedented act, State warns that Americans should prepare “to remain abroad for an indefinite period” if they don’t return immediately.
    By Matt Stieb
  4. immigration
    ICE Was a Danger to Immigrants. The Coronavirus Makes It a Danger to Everyone.The spread of the pandemic has made the agency’s reign of terror untenable.
    By Zak Cheney-Rice
  5. the national interest
    Trump: State and Local Governments, Not Him, Have to Solve Coronavirus Shortages“We’re not a shipping clerk,” complains the president, annoyed that governors want his help with the pandemic.
    By Jonathan Chait
  7. democrats
    Democrats Need to Stop Worrying and Give Everyone Free MoneyIt’s more important for economic relief to be rapid and comprehensive than precisely targeted.
    By Eric Levitz
  8. vision 2020
    Gabbard Suspends Campaign and Endorses BidenThe gadfly congresswoman from Hawaii makes a timely party-unity gesture.
    By Ed Kilgore
  9. coronavirus
    For Some Diabetes Patients, the Coronavirus May Turn a Crisis Into an EmergencyThe cost of insulin already forces some people with diabetes to ration their medicine. What will they do during a pandemic?
    By Sarah Jones
  10. recode decode
    Andrew Yang on How Americans Will Likely Be Getting $1,000 Monthly Checks Soon“I think the stimulus packages are on the right track. If anything, I would go bigger,” he tells Kara Swisher.
    By Intelligencer Staff
  11. coronavirus
    All 236 Georgia Legislators Exposed to CoronavirusA legislator who was symptomatic showed up for a special legislative session, and then tested positive for COVID-19.
    By Ed Kilgore
  12. vision 2020
    Now’s the Time for a Biden-Warren TicketChoosing Warren as running mate posthaste would not only help unify the Democratic Party quickly, but would elevate a figure as serious as the times.
    By Ed Kilgore
  13. coronavirus
    We’re Lucky the Coronavirus Isn’t a Prolific Child KillerGiven our lack of preparedness, a disaster like this was inevitable. We’re lucky the one we got has a low fatality rate among children.
    By Eric Levitz
  14. coronavirus
    The Leader of the Free World Gives a Speech, and She Nails ItA speech with compassion and forthrightness — imagine that.
    By Justin Davidson
  15. vision 2020
    Bill Weld and His One Delegate Fold Up the TentA Trump challenger that got some grave attention at the beginning of his campaign ended it with little notice.
    By Ed Kilgore
  16. coronavirus
    Senate Passes Coronavirus Relief Bill, Plans $1.3 Trillion SequelThe legislation would provide some workers with paid sick and family leave, and boost unemployment benefits and food assistance.
    By Eric Levitz
  17. coronavirus
    What Coronavirus Triage Could Look Like in American HospitalsAfter Hurricane Katrina, states drafted plans for “crisis standards of care,” some of which include preferential treatment by age and occupation.
    By Matt Stieb
  18. the national interest
    GOP Senator Upbeat Coronavirus May Kill ‘No More Than 3.4% of Our Population’Ron Johnson is bad at both statistics and comforting people.
    By Jonathan Chait
  19. coronavirus
    Rikers Island Prisoner Tests Positive for CoronavirusAdvocates have long warned about the deadly stakes of a jail or prison outbreak.
    By Zak Cheney-Rice
  20. vision 2020
    What If Trump Tried to Cancel the November Election?Trump can’t really cancel a constitutionally mandated general election, but could make voting difficult and trigger a court fight and a fresh crisis.
    By Ed Kilgore
  21. democratic primaries
    Kim Foxx Wins Reelection in Chicago, Despite Jussie Smollett CaseOpponents’ efforts to make the race a referendum on the Jussie Smollett case appear to have failed.
    By Zak Cheney-Rice
  22. coronavirus
    De Blasio: NYC Might ‘Shelter in Place.’ Cuomo: No, It Won’t.In either a jurisdictional issue or another skirmish between the two, Cuomo overruled de Blasio on a potential order restricting New Yorkers’ travel.
    By Matt Stieb
  23. the national interest
    The Hospital Deluge Is Coming. Washington Has Done Almost Nothing to Prepare.Trump should be scrambling for more hospital beds, respirators, and ventilators. He hasn’t lifted a finger.
    By Jonathan Chait
  24. democratic primaries
    Another Sweep for Joe Biden in Florida, Illinois, and ArizonaBiden wins decisively in three diverse states, with a possible primary drought approaching.
    By Ed Kilgore
  25. democratic primaries
    In a Bright Spot for Progressives, Marie Newman Defeats Dan Lipinski in IllinoisAn anti-abortion representative lost to a pro-choice, pro–Green New Deal Democrat in the primary for Illinois’s third district.
    By Sarah Jones
  26. the national interest
    Why Is Bernie Sanders Still Running for President?There’s not much gain in associating his brand with denial of political reality.
    By Jonathan Chait
  27. coronavirus
    Trump Is Developing a Case of Coronavirus AmnesiaThe president is conveniently forgetting that he ignored and publicly dismissed the pandemic since at least January.
    By Matt Stieb
  28. intelligencer chats
    Does Congress Have It Right on the Coronavirus Bailout?Suddenly, a version of universal basic income is a mainstream idea — and Republicans are championing it.
    By Jonathan Chait, Benjamin Hart, and Eric Levitz
  29. coronavirus
    Thank God David A. Clarke Isn’t Running a County Jail AnymoreHe really wants you to expose yourself to novel coronavirus.
    By Zak Cheney-Rice
  30. vision 2020
    What to Expect in the March 17 Presidential PrimariesJoe Biden is expected to have another winning primary day, but Ohio won’t be one of the states he carries: The governor postponed the vote until June.
    By Ed Kilgore
  31. coronavirus
    The Government Wakes Up to the Scale of the CoronavirusLocal, state, and federal officials are implementing measures that seemed impossible a month ago — and vital today — to slow the spread of COVID-19.
    By Matt Stieb
  32. the national interest
    New Trump Coronavirus Lie: ‘A Month Ago, Nobody Thought About’ ItLots of people thought about it. Trump was ridiculing them.
    By Jonathan Chait
  33. coronavirus
    Trump Announces New Guidelines to Slow the Spread of the CoronavirusIn a major change of tone, he recommended Americans begin homeschooling and avoiding bars, discretionary travel, and gathering in groups.
    By Matt Stieb
  34. coronavirus
    Can America Vote by Mail in November?Republicans have often held up conveniences to make voting easier. With COVID-19 hitting their own base, they may be more cooperative this year.
    By Ed Kilgore
  35. the national interest
    Governors Ask for COVID-19 Equipment. Trump Says, ‘Try Getting It Yourselves.’The country is plunging into crisis, and the federal government has practically dissolved.
    By Jonathan Chait
  36. florida
    Andrew Gillum to Enter Rehab for Alcoholism After Hotel-Room IncidentThe Florida Democrat is seeking treatment for alcoholism after he was found in a hotel room with two other men and “suspected crystal meth.”
    By Adam K. Raymond
  37. the national interest
    Report: Trump Tried to Deny Coronavirus Vaccine to Foreign CountriesThe president doesn’t understand how vaccines, pandemics, or international cooperation works.
    By Jonathan Chait
  38. coronavirus
    New York City Moves Toward Closing All Bars and Eat-in RestaurantsMayor Bill de Blasio is meeting with top aides to consider measures to closing the city’s eating and drinking establishments.
    By David Freedlander
  39. coronavirus
    In the Age of the Coronavirus, Biden’s ‘Results’ Require Bernie’s ‘Revolution’At Sunday’s debate, Joe Biden promised to make every American hurt by the pandemic “whole” without making radical change. That’s impossible.
    By Eric Levitz
  40. vision 2020
    The Meaning of Biden’s Promise to Choose a Woman Running MateIn one sense it’s a consolation prize. In another, a meaningful sign of progress in the Democratic party.
    By Ed Kilgore
  41. democratic debates
    Key Moments From the Bernie-Biden DebateBiden maintained his focus as Sanders called out the former veep on his record — and the two condemned Trump for his handling of the coronavirus.
    By Matt Stieb
  42. covid-19
    Wartime Coronavirus Mentality Emerges as Governor Cuomo Calls for Military AidPoliticians and public health experts are encouraging a “warlike” mentality as they prepare for a deepening crisis in the coming weeks.
    By Matt Stieb
  43. coronavirus
    New York City Public Schools Closed Over the CoronavirusMayor de Blasio announced Sunday night that the nation’s largest school system would be closed through at least April 20, effective Monday.
    By Chas Danner
  44. the national interest
    Social Distancing Is Not Enough to Stop the CoronavirusPeople can’t be talked into changing their behavior this fast. Stronger measures will be needed. Right now.
    By Jonathan Chait
  45. vision 2020
    How to Watch the Democratic Debate Tonight in Washington, D.C.Everything you need to know to tune into what may be the final debate of the Democratic primaries.
    By Chas Danner
  46. vision 2020
    The National Education Association Endorses Joe BidenAmerica’s largest union, which represents more than 3 million educators, voted to back the former vice-president on the eve of the next debate.
    By Sarah Jones
  47. coronavirus
    Pandemics Are a Great Reason to De-carcerateCoronavirus could wreak havoc on jails and prisons. If their inhumane conditions weren’t a self-evident reason to shrink them, this should be.
    By Zak Cheney-Rice
  48. coronavirus
    Trump Brags of Stock-Market Surge Following His National Emergency DeclarationThe president sent supporters a signed stock-market chart showing the end-of-day gains caused by his coronavirus press conference.
    By Chas Danner
  49. coronavirus
    Pelosi Gets Deal With Trump on Coronavirus Economic ResponseIt took some Democratic concessions and white-knuckle negotiations, but Pelosi got paid leave, free testing, and other benefits.
    By Ed Kilgore
  50. coronavirus
    To Trump, America Is Just A Series Of Corporate FiefdomsThe President used his coronavirus press conference to glorify American business for doing the jobs his government is unwilling or unable to do.
    By Sarah Jones
  51. the national interest
    President Trump: ‘I Don’t Take Responsibility at All’The president expresses his ultimate principle of leadership in the coronavirus crisis.
    By Jonathan Chait
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