Julie Hollar
The predominant U.S. media response to the first presidential debate was one of horror: “An epic moment of national shame” (Politico, 9/30/20); “The Worst Presidential Debate Ever” (Poynter, 9/30/20); “A shitshow” (CNN, 9/29/20).
Julia Conley, staff writer
Journalists and public health experts on Saturday raised questions over the mixed messages coming out of the White House and President Donald Trump's medical team after Dr. Sean Conley, the president's physician, told reporters Trump was "72 hours into the diagnosis" of Covid-19.
Julia Conley, staff writer
Democratic lawmakers and progressive advocates demanded on Friday and into Saturday that the Senate Judiciary Committee postpone Judge Amy Coney Barrett's confirmation hearing for the U.S. Supreme Court after at least three Republican senators tested positive for the coronavirus.
Julia Conley, staff writer
Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar on Friday testified following President Donald Trump's Covid-19 diagnosis that the Trump family can't be expected to take precautions, while also claiming the spread of the coronavirus is a matter of "individual responsibility."
Ralph Nader
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg appears at the Temple Emanu-El Skirball Center on Sept. 21, 2016 in New York City. (Photo: Michael Kovac/Getty Images)
Christopher Brauchli
Former Trump campaign official Michael Caputo arrives at the Hart Senate Office building to be interviewed by Senate Intelligence Committee staffers on May 1, 2018 in Washington, D.C. (Photo: Mark Wilson/Getty Images)
Brett Wilkins, staff writer
"We promise you, Jamal, to always tell your story and to fight tirelessly until justice is served."
Jessica Corbett, staff writer
"The American public must have truthful and timely information about how sick Donald Trump truly may be," said Public Citizen's president.
Brett Wilkins, staff writer
"It is time to take action," Progressive International activists say, "and it is time to demand justice"
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