HHS bids $250 million contract meant to ‘defeat despair and inspire hope’ on coronavirus
The proposed communications contract comes as the agency faces growing questions about its independence from the Trump White House.
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Steve Scalise Defends His Use Of Altered Biden Interview With Activist
The Republican admitted the video shouldn’t have been edited but maintained that the real interview still proved that Joe Biden wants to defund police.
White House Posts Fake Video Of Joe Biden ‘Sleeping’ During TV Interview
The footage was taken from a 2011 interview with Harry Belafonte, who later had some choice words for Trump.
Why Is the Maker of Fortnite Fighting With Apple and Google?
It’s a surprisingly principled stand by a multibillionaire.
How Colleges Are Blaming Their Students for Coronavirus Outbreaks
“Last night, a large group of first-year students selfishly jeopardized the very thing that so many of you claim to want,” one administrator wrote.
U.S. Faces A ‘Perfect Storm’ Of Political Violence Heading Into November Election
There have been nearly 11,000 demonstrations in the U.S. this summer — as well as a rising tide of state repression and vigilante violence.
Help! My Wife Revealed My Deepest Secret to Our Closest Friends.
“I am embarrassed they know something so intimate about me. I feel completely humiliated.
The Atlantic Daily: What Portland Foretells about the State of Democracy
Every weekday evening, our editors guide you through the biggest stories of the day, help you discover new ideas, and surprise you with moments of delight. Subscribe to get this delivered to your inbox.A pro-Trump caravan clashed with counterprotesters in Portland, Oregon. One man, purportedly affiliated with a far-right group, died. One of our writers warns that such violence speaks to something troubling about the state of democracy.
Listen: Plasma and Immunity
The writer F. T. Kola had COVID-19 in March, and she’s still dealing with the aftermath. She returns to the podcast Social Distance to ask about whether she should donate plasma, and if she should worry about “reinfection.”Also on this episode: Atlantic senior editor John Hendrickson talks about disability at the Democratic National Convention. Read his definitive story on Joe Biden and stuttering.
I’m Afraid My Boyfriend Will Lose It When He Finds Out About My Secret Past
The thing is, I don’t regret it.
All the President’s Lies About the Coronavirus
Editor’s Note: The Atlantic is making vital coverage of the coronavirus available to all readers. Find the collection here. Updated at 11:25 a.m. ET on August 31, 2020.President Donald Trump has repeatedly lied about the coronavirus pandemic and the country’s preparation for this once-in-a-generation crisis.Here, a collection of the biggest lies he’s told as the nation endures a public-health and economic calamity. This post will be updated as needed.
Apps Like Grindr Often Bring More Frustration Than Satisfaction. So Why Can’t Queer Men Log Off?
The app’s power lies in its ability to inspire “cruel optimism.
How Donald Trump Is Killing Politics
After a caravan of Donald Trump’s supporters descended on Portland, Oregon, this weekend, aching to grapple, he praised them as “great patriots.” In cheering them on, Trump is pointing them, and others like them, toward a specific target. What he seeks to eliminate is politics itself.Politics is such a ubiquitous term in the English language, such a seemingly fixed part of American life, that its existence is assumed and its definition rarely considered.
White Supremacist in the White House: Ibram X. Kendi on Trump’s Calls for “Law & Order” in Kenosha
In Part Two of our interview with Ibram X. Kendi, director of the Center for Antiracist Research at Boston University, we air excerpts from the families of Jacob Blake and George Floyd at the massive protest marking the 57th anniversary of the March on Washington, and discuss President Trump’s planned visit to Kenosha, Wisconsin, as he blames Democrats for violence during protests there and in Portland, Oregon.
Remembering Chadwick Boseman: Ibram X. Kendi on Legacy of “Black Panther” Actor, Cancer & Anti-Racism
Tributes continue to pour in for beloved actor Chadwick Boseman after his death at age 43 following a private four-year battle with colon cancer. Boseman is best known for his iconic role as King T’Challa in the groundbreaking “Black Panther” — the first mainstream Black superhero movie and a smash hit that earned more than $1 billion at the box office.
Dear Therapist: Should My Parents Get Divorced?
Editor’s Note: Every Monday, Lori Gottlieb answers questions from readers about their problems, big and small. Have a question? Email her at dear.therapist@theatlantic.com. Dear Therapist,For quite some time, I’ve known that my parents haven’t gotten along. They are polar opposites: My father is mild-mannered to the point of reticence; my mother is mercurial and can go from playful and loving to angry in a matter of minutes.
Falling Covid-19 cases create opportunity and peril for Trump
Virus cases are dropping everywhere, but the rush to reopen could backfire.
Trump tries to dance around a devastating backdrop
Despite unemployment above 10 percent and millions of jobs vaporized, Trump is running on his economic record before the pandemic.
Hate Your Boss? Here’s How to Become Your Own
It’s scary to start out on your own. But it’s dangerous to stay in a job you hate.
Tim Sweeney’s Quest to Slay the Mobile Duopoly
Why the battle between Epic Games and Apple is no David-and-Goliath story
We Now Know How Much Trump’s Postmaster General Slowed Down the Mail
The problems were less severe than they first appeared. But there are other reasons to keep the heat on Louis DeJoy.
Four people at Republican convention in Charlotte test positive for Covid-19
Two attendees and two members of support staff tested positive for the virus.
Trump skips RNC announcement of rapid Covid tests
The president instead spoke more broadly about the nation’s testing initiatives.
DOJ may investigate blue states over Covid-19 deaths at nursing homes
Federal officials are seeking coronavirus data from New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Michigan.
How Mike Pence slowed down the coronavirus response
Taking the reins in late February, the vice president sought to bring order to a chaotic response. He also slowed things down.
Help! My Boyfriend Wakes Me Up Three Nights a Week Groaning His Ex’s Name.
Should I just get over it?
How Teachers Are Rethinking the Way They Talk About Race in America
Nine teachers on their plans to discuss Black history, racism, and social justice this year.
Help! My In-Laws Are Spreading Lies About Me Because I Stood Up to Their Cruelty.
They’re saying I’m an aggressive bully even though I’m the one who defended their daughter against them.
Economy hurting after Congress fails to act on stimulus
“When you have $60 billion less going to families,” former U.S. Treasury economist Ernie Tedeschi told POLITICO, “that means that there’s going to be something close to that less in spending.