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Judges Struck Down Bans On Abortions During The Coronavirus Outbreak In Texas And Ohio
Tue, 31 Mar 2020 00:04:57 -0400
Planned Parenthood and other reproductive rights groups have sued five states, including Texas and Ohio, for banning abortions as part of their coronavirus-mitigation strategies.
Link : https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/emaoconnor/judge-struck-down-abortion-ban-texas-coronavirus
People Are Bailing Out Inmates From New York City's Biggest Jail, Where The Coronavirus Outbreak Is Skyrocketing
Mon, 30 Mar 2020 21:24:16 -0400
“It’s manifestly unfair to expose people to potentially fatal illness,” said a lawyer working on the crowdfunding effort.
The Coronavirus Pandemic Has Set Off A Massive Expansion Of Government Surveillance. Civil Libertarians Aren't Sure What To Do.
Tue, 31 Mar 2020 00:11:37 -0400
As nations around the world take on sweeping new powers to fight the disease, critics aren't sure what's necessary and what's too far.
Link : https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/rosiegray/they-were-opposed-to-government-surveillance-then-the
Coronavirus Cases Have Surged, But The US Is Refusing To Take The World’s Most Available Masks
Tue, 31 Mar 2020 00:25:42 -0400
The KN95 mask is a Chinese alternative to the scarce N95 mask, but the FDA refuses to allow it into the country.
Link : https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/kenbensinger/coronavirus-kn95-masks-us-wont-import-china
The Disorienting Quiet In New York During The Coronavirus Pandemic
Mon, 30 Mar 2020 15:15:46 -0400
Link : https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/katherinemiller/coronavirus-new-york-city-quiet
Nearly A Fifth Of Religious Americans Say They Are Still Attending Services, Despite The Coronavirus Pandemic
Sat, 28 Mar 2020 00:31:32 -0400
Seventeen percent of respondents to a recent poll said they were still attending worship services in person.
Link : https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/emaoconnor/coronavirus-church-goers-services-poll-us
Federal Student Loan Payments Will Be Suspended Through Sept. 30 Due To The Coronavirus
Sun, 29 Mar 2020 00:21:32 -0400
Lenders will have to immediately stop requiring payments and accruing interest on federally held student loans after President Trump signed the new coronavirus aid bill into law.
The $2 Trillion Coronavirus Aid Bill Has Passed The House And Been Signed Into Law
Fri, 27 Mar 2020 23:55:43 -0400
Link : https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/paulmcleod/coronavirus-aid-package-house-pass
A Single Republican Is Forcing Hundreds Of Members To Come Back To Washington For The Coronavirus Aid Vote
Sat, 28 Mar 2020 01:25:55 -0400
Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie will call for a recorded vote, requiring at least 216 members to make the trek to the Capitol to pass the $2 trillion coronavirus relief bill.
Link : https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/paulmcleod/coronavirus-aid-bill-vote-massie
CVS Stores Are Staying Open During The Coronavirus Pandemic, But Employees Said They Feel Unsafe
Sun, 29 Mar 2020 02:25:43 -0400
“We had a single bottle of Lysol spray, which I finished using three days ago, since we're constantly cleaning the counters."
Link : https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/addybaird/cvs-pharamcy-employees-coronavirus-cleaner-masks
This Southern County Is Blocking All Visitors — Even Part-Time Residents — During The Coronavirus Pandemic
Mon, 30 Mar 2020 20:20:44 -0400
Visitors often outnumber residents in Dare County, North Carolina. With only one hospital, the county is setting up roadblocks to keep visitors out.
Planned Parenthood Sued Texas For Banning Nearly All Abortions During The Coronavirus Outbreak
Thu, 26 Mar 2020 18:31:32 -0400
"It’s unconscionable that the Texas Attorney General is exploiting this pandemic to end abortion in the state."
5 Ways To Protect Our Election During The Coronavirus Pandemic, According To A New Bipartisan Election Emergency Task Force
Thu, 26 Mar 2020 16:32:28 -0400
Link : https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/dominicholden/coronavirus-2020-election-voting-advice
The Senate Passed A Massive Coronavirus Aid Package That Would Give Most Americans A $1,200 Check
Thu, 26 Mar 2020 15:25:43 -0400
The $2 trillion economic recovery bill still needs to pass the House. Americans making less than $99,000 per year will get some amount of payment under the legislation.
Link : https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/paulmcleod/senate-coronavirus-bill-pass-checks-americans
Trump Said Democrats And The Media Want To Keep Businesses Closed To Hurt His Reelection, Not Protect From The Coronavirus
Thu, 26 Mar 2020 03:25:38 -0400
Public health experts say it’s vital that people stay home to help stop the spread of the coronavirus.
Link : https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/addybaird/coronavirus-trump-blames-media-democrats-economy
Right-Wing Influencers Are Convinced Dr. Anthony Fauci Is Working With Hillary Clinton To Undermine Donald Trump
Thu, 26 Mar 2020 21:25:39 -0400
The fringe debates whether the coronavirus is the real deep state plot — or the federal government's response to it.
The $2 Trillion Coronavirus Aid Bill Is In Jeopardy As A Group Of Republican Senators Fight To Cap Unemployment Payments
Wed, 25 Mar 2020 22:25:37 -0400
Sen. Bernie Sanders also said that he would launch his own campaign to hold up the bill unless the Republicans back down.
Link : https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/paulmcleod/coronavirus-aid-bill-senate-unemployment-insurance
The Senate Is Planning To Shut Down Soon Through Late April Amid The Coronavirus Outbreak
Wed, 25 Mar 2020 20:11:32 -0400
Senators will leave after passing a massive economic recovery package, as health officials have urged people to avoid close contact with others as much as possible.
Link : https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/kadiagoba/senate-leaving-dc-coronavirus-economic-recovery-bill
The White House Said People Who Left New York City Recently Need To Quarantine For 14 Days
Tue, 24 Mar 2020 22:59:31 -0400
“What we’re seeing now is that, understandably, people want to get out of New York. We don’t want that to be another seeding point for the rest of the country."
Link : https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/addybaird/trump-new-yorkers-left-coronavirus-quarantine-14-days
Trump Said He Wants People "Back To Work" By Easter. His Medical Advisers Pushed Back.
Wed, 25 Mar 2020 11:25:48 -0400
“I gave it two weeks.” Trump is running out of patience with his advisers’ focus on saving lives amid the coronavirus outbreak.
Link : https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/miriamelder/coronavirus-trump-easter-covid-19-economy
Donald Trump Is Trying To Figure Out How Many Americans He Needs To Sacrifice To Keep The Economy Going
Wed, 25 Mar 2020 20:25:38 -0400
“The whole concept of death is terrible,” said the president. “But there’s a tremendous difference between one percent and four or five.”
Chloroquine Is Being Touted As A Miracle Drug For Coronavirus, But There Are Reasons To Be Wary
Tue, 24 Mar 2020 13:53:47 -0400
"If you just have millions of people taking a drug with known toxicities, haphazardly, we are going to see major safety problems.”
Link : https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/danvergano/chloroquine-dangers-coronavirus
Trump Suggested Businesses Might Open Again Soon, Defying Public Health Experts
Tue, 24 Mar 2020 00:41:32 -0400
"I'm not looking at months, I can tell you right now. We're going to be opening up our country.”
Link : https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/addybaird/trump-open-business-soon-coronavirus-weeks
Texas Has Banned Abortions During The Coronavirus Outbreak
Tue, 24 Mar 2020 00:58:28 -0400
Abortion providers argue that the procedure is “essential health care” and should remain available during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Link : https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/emaoconnor/texas-abortion-ban-coronavirus-outbreak
Trump’s Biggest Supporters Have Decided It’s Time To End Coronavirus Mitigation, No Matter Who Dies
Wed, 25 Mar 2020 23:47:32 -0400
The Disorienting Thing Is You Can't Compare This To Anything
Mon, 23 Mar 2020 15:06:47 -0400
On the national level, this defies comparison. On the individual level, we’re undergoing the same processes of social distancing and self-quarantine — but paradoxically, these experiences will be hyper-individualized.
Link : https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/katherinemiller/corona-pandemic-economy-self-quarantine
How The Ultimate Career Politician Is Making The Coronavirus Crisis His Moment
Mon, 23 Mar 2020 14:46:31 -0400
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has spent four decades in politics. Now he's a leader amid a pandemic.
Link : https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/henrygomez/coronavirus-mike-dewine-ohio-covid-19
Abortion Clinics Are Staying Open During The Coronavirus Outbreak. Here’s Why.
Fri, 20 Mar 2020 23:04:01 -0400
One Planned Parenthood affiliate said it's actually seeing an uptick in patients showing up for appointments as people grow concerned about their health insurance and access in the future.
Link : https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/emaoconnor/coronavirus-abortion-clinics-open-planned-parenthood
Staffers On Michael Bloomberg’s Campaign Are Losing Their Jobs In The Middle Of A Pandemic
Sat, 21 Mar 2020 02:25:38 -0400
Link : https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/mollyhensleyclancy/michael-bloomberg-dnc-organizers-jobs
There Won't Be Any Standardized Tests This Year Due To Coronavirus, Trump Says
Sat, 21 Mar 2020 17:25:34 -0400
The Trump administration also announced that it is setting federal student loan interest at zero for the next 60 days and will let borrowers request to suspend their payments for two months.
Link : https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/addybaird/trump-coronavirus-no-standardized-tests-student-loan
A Republican Senator Is Asking The Ethics Committee To Investigate Himself For Selling Stocks After A Private Coronavirus Briefing
Fri, 20 Mar 2020 17:11:09 -0400
Burr and other senators have come under fire for collectively selling millions in stocks after a private briefing with health officials in mid-February.
Link : https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/emmaloop/senators-coronavirus-stocks-richard-burr-investigation
“Why Are We Here?”: Some Congressional Staffers Are Worried For Their Safety As They’re Forced To Work
Fri, 20 Mar 2020 12:17:48 -0400
“Our bosses are expecting us to go into work, increase our chance of exposure, and in doing so are keeping us from our families and parents,” said one staffer.
The Trump Administration Changed Course On Food Stamps Amid The Coronavirus Outbreak After Courts And Congress Intervened
Thu, 19 Mar 2020 17:46:20 -0400
The White House has abandoned its plan to kick people off food stamps who don’t work 20 hours per week — at least until the coronavirus outbreak is over.
Link : https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/paulmcleod/coronavirus-trump-food-stamp-change
Tulsi Gabbard Is Ending Her Very Different 2020 Presidential Campaign
Thu, 19 Mar 2020 15:14:04 -0400
The Hawaii lawmaker staked her campaign on New Hampshire and South Carolina, and didn't go far in either.
Link : https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/mattberman/tulsi-gabbard-end-2020-president-campaign
Despite The Coronavirus Outbreak, Senators Said They Will Keep Going To The Capitol And Voting Together
Thu, 19 Mar 2020 02:12:24 -0400
“There is what I consider the obligation of example and reassurance,” said Sen. Kevin Cramer. “And I think us being here provides that.”
Link : https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/paulmcleod/coronavirus-senators-congress-votes
Two Members Of Congress Have Tested Positive For The Coronavirus
Thu, 19 Mar 2020 00:51:19 -0400
Reps. Mario Diaz-Balart, a Florida Republican, and Utah Democrat Ben McAdams have become the first members of Congress to announce they tested positive for COVID-19.
Trump Translated His English-Only Guidance On The Coronavirus Into Spanish After Members Of Congress Complained
Thu, 19 Mar 2020 20:58:28 -0400
“It is not only cruel but irresponsible for this Administration to not make critical public health information accessible to everyone — in a language they can understand and trust."
Congress Passed A Major Coronavirus Aid Bill And Is Already Working On Another
Wed, 18 Mar 2020 21:56:39 -0400
Once signed into law by Trump, the over $100 billion bill will provide some sick leave, childcare leave, and a variety of other measures. But negotiations over a much larger bill to save the economy have just begun.
Link : https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/paulmcleod/coronavirus-aid-congress-vote
Trump Announced New Measures To Fight The Coronavirus And Also Said It Wasn't Racist To Keep Calling It The "China Virus"
Wed, 18 Mar 2020 22:25:43 -0400
As Chinese Americans face increased hate crimes, the president argued, “It’s not racist at all.”
Link : https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/addybaird/donald-trump-coronavirus-us-china-racist
Conservative Media Still Isn't Sure What To Think About The Coronavirus
Wed, 18 Mar 2020 18:06:53 -0400
While debating if the pandemic pales compared to the flu or is worth a lockdown, hyperpartisan media agrees that the president is doing fine.
Link : https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/alexkantrowitz/conservative-media-still-isnt-sure-coronavirus
Members Of Congress Are Asking Nancy Pelosi To Let Them Vote Remotely Amid The Coronavirus Pandemic
Fri, 20 Mar 2020 00:27:05 -0400
“The image of over 430 members and approximately 100 staffers clustered together on the House floor during votes is inconsistent with public health guidance.”
Link : https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/kadiagoba/congress-vote-remote-coronavirus-pelosi
A Progressive Challenger Has Beaten One Of The Last Anti-Abortion Democrats In Congress
Wed, 18 Mar 2020 16:29:21 -0400
Marie Newman, who lost to Rep. Dan Lipinski by just two points in 2018, just beat the incumbent.
Joe Biden Won Tuesday's Primaries. It Felt Completely Beside The Point.
Wed, 18 Mar 2020 16:14:49 -0400
Link : https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/mattberman/coronavirus-joe-biden-primary-results-bernie-sanders
Live Results: Arizona, Florida, And Illinois Democratic Primaries
Wed, 18 Mar 2020 03:29:25 -0400
Link : https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/buzzfeednews/live-results-arizona-florida-illinois-primary-2020
*Could* TV Networks Actually Air Old Basketball Tournaments?
Wed, 18 Mar 2020 00:40:41 -0400
An ESPN official said in a blog post that although the network doesn't have rebroadcast rights for old games typically, it is "exploring that possibility for events and content that we don’t have re-air rights already."
Link : https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/katherinemiller/tv-networks-march-madness-old-archival
The Coronavirus Outbreak Has Made Voting In Illinois Today A Full Mess
Tue, 17 Mar 2020 19:05:41 -0400
“A functioning democracy should not have this,” one person trying to vote in the primary said.
Link : https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/mollyhensleyclancy/coronavirus-illinois-primary-voting-election
The US Government Is Spending Millions Of Dollars To Respond To The Coronavirus Crisis
Tue, 17 Mar 2020 17:21:32 -0400
Dozens of government contracts awarded in recent weeks reveal how the administration is trying to deal with the spread of the virus.
Link : https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/emmaloop/trump-federal-contracts-coronavirus-respirators-labs
Ohio’s Governor Said Primary Polls Will Be Closed Tuesday Because Of The Coronavirus
Tue, 17 Mar 2020 14:09:51 -0400
The move late the night before the presidential primary comes after hours of confusion.
Link : https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/henrygomez/coronavirus-ohio-primary-mike-dewine
Rudy Giuliani Doesn’t Know What He’s Going To Do During The Coronavirus Outbreak
Tue, 17 Mar 2020 11:25:45 -0400
"One of my good friends pointed out to me I could starve to death because I don't know how to cook," the former New York City mayor said.
Link : https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/miriamelder/coronavirus-rudy-giuliani-donald-trump
Ohio's Governor Recommended His State Move Tuesday's Presidential Primary Because Of The Coronavirus
Tue, 17 Mar 2020 01:21:07 -0400
Ohio may still be required to hold its primary, however, and other states with presidential primaries Tuesday — Arizona, Florida, and Illinois — are moving forward.
Link : https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/henrygomez/coronavirus-primaries-ohio-florida-illinois-arizona
Medicare For All And Paid Sick Leave Are Often Dismissed As Impractical. Progressives Say The Coronavirus Proves They’re Not.
Mon, 16 Mar 2020 18:28:30 -0400
“They're practical, they're necessary, and we can afford them because the cost of not doing them is way more unaffordable.”
Mitt Romney Wants The Government To Give Every American Adult $1,000 During The Coronavirus Outbreak
Mon, 16 Mar 2020 23:25:44 -0400
Link : https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/addybaird/mitt-romney-1000-dollars-coronavirus-yang-ubi
Joe Biden Committed To Picking A Woman For Vice President
Mon, 16 Mar 2020 16:25:42 -0400
Bernie Sanders said in the debate in DC that he would do the same "in all likelihood" if he won the Democratic primary.
Link : https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/ryancbrooks/joe-biden-woman-vice-president-2020-debate-bernie
How Nina Turner’s Ohio Rivalries Foreshadowed Her Future With Bernie Sanders
Mon, 16 Mar 2020 15:56:35 -0400
Bernie Sanders faces long odds to defeat Joe Biden in Ohio, a state where one of his top allies has gone up against an establishment leader for years.
Link : https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/henrygomez/bernie-sanders-nina-turner-ohio-primary
Joe Biden Won The Endorsement Of The Nation’s Largest Union
Mon, 16 Mar 2020 15:28:38 -0400
The National Education Association made the endorsement on Saturday. Other large teachers unions have avoided making endorsements on behalf of their members thus far.
Link : https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/nidhiprakash/joe-biden-teachers-national-education-association
A Senator From The State Hit Hardest By The Coronavirus Is “So Angry And Frustrated” With Trump For Not Responding Sooner
Mon, 16 Mar 2020 13:28:10 -0400
Washington Sen. Patty Murray has been pushing the Trump administration to take action to fight the coronavirus since January.
Trump Said He Won't Self-Isolate After Coming Into Contact With Someone With The Coronavirus But He'll "Most Likely" Get Tested
Fri, 13 Mar 2020 23:44:13 -0400
Trump said he will likely get tested, but not because he came into contact with someone who later tested positive for COVID-19.
Link : https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/paulmcleod/trump-coronavirus-test-isolate-brasil
Chinese Diplomats Are Pushing Conspiracy Theories That The Coronavirus Didn't Originate In China
Sat, 14 Mar 2020 00:21:35 -0400
China’s English-language propaganda machine has finally found its way into the American digital feedback loop.
Trump Declared A National State Of Emergency Over The Coronavirus Outbreak
Sat, 14 Mar 2020 00:36:59 -0400
Several states had been pleading with Trump to declare a state of emergency to help them fight the outbreak.
Link : https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/clarissajanlim/trump-national-emergency-coronavirus-covid-19
What Happens If Trump Tries To Cancel The Election Because Of The Coronavirus?
Tue, 17 Mar 2020 06:25:52 -0400
Link : https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/dominicholden/coronavirus-trump-cancel-postpone-2020-election
Here's How The Remaining Primary States Are Handling The Coronavirus Threat
Sat, 14 Mar 2020 22:27:31 -0400
Louisiana is delaying its April 4 presidential primary. Some other states are assessing plans.
Link : https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/paulmcleod/coronavirus-presidential-primary-delay-louisiana
Coronavirus Is The Nightmare Situation People Worried About When Trump Won
Fri, 13 Mar 2020 12:25:48 -0400
Link : https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/miriamelder/coronavirus-donald-trump
Katie Porter Got The CDC Director To Promise Free Coronavirus Tests
Fri, 13 Mar 2020 08:25:51 -0400
The CDC did not respond to a request for comment to confirm it would follow through.
Link : https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/mollyhensleyclancy/coronavirus-katie-porter-cdc-free-tests
Bernie Sanders Pitched Medicare For All As The Way To Fight The Coronavirus
Thu, 12 Mar 2020 22:24:34 -0400
The US is at a “severe disadvantage” when it comes to treating citizens who test positive for the coronavirus because the country doesn’t provide health care to all citizens, he said.
Link : https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/ryancbrooks/bernie-sanders-coronavirus-medicare-for-all
The Trump Administration Will Move Ahead With Its Plan To Kick People Off Of Food Stamps Despite The Coronavirus Outbreak
Sat, 14 Mar 2020 13:25:35 -0400
Should you go to work and risk contact with sick people, or stay home and risk losing your SNAP benefits? Many people may face this choice as the White House refuses to postpone its controversial rule change.
Link : https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/paulmcleod/coronavirus-food-stamps-trump-administration
Members Of Congress Are Furious At The Lack Of Information On Coronavirus Testing
Thu, 12 Mar 2020 19:41:43 -0400
"Can I tell my constituents that if a doctor recommends, that they can get [a coronavirus test]? We still don't know that, and that's the important question."
Link : https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/kadiagoba/coronavirus-testing-congress-fauci-briefing
Joe Biden’s Coronavirus Speech And Campaign Shakeup Show Him Shifting Into General Election Mode
Wed, 18 Mar 2020 16:06:30 -0400
The former vice president laid out a new plan to combat the coronavirus that targets Trump as the 2020 election moves into an uncertain phase.
Link : https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/henrygomez/joe-biden-coronavirus-speech-trump
A Brazilian Official Who Met Trump At Mar-A-Lago Has Tested Positive For The Coronavirus
Mon, 16 Mar 2020 04:25:39 -0400
Fabio Wajngarten was pictured alongside Donald Trump and Mike Pence last Saturday. Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro is being monitored for the coronavirus.
Link : https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/matthewchampion/coronavirus-trump-bolsonaro-brazil
Secret Users Of Clearview AI’s Facial Recognition Dragnet Included A Former Trump Staffer, A Troll, And Conservative Think Tanks
Wed, 25 Mar 2020 18:45:43 -0400
CEO Hoan Ton-That said his facial recognition app is strictly for law enforcement. But he’s shared it with political connections, potential investors, and entities designated as “Friend.”
Link : https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/ryanmac/clearview-ai-trump-investors-friend-facial-recognition
The Week Bernie Sanders Realized He Was Losing
Thu, 12 Mar 2020 19:25:50 -0400
Interviews with nearly two dozen aides, allies, and progressive operatives reveal a campaign struggling to reconcile reality with the emotions of a movement that simply fell short.
Link : https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/rubycramer/bernie-sanders-democratic-primary-joe-biden-campaign
Bernie's Coalition Still Isn't Big Enough
Wed, 11 Mar 2020 19:20:50 -0400
How do you make the cross-generational, cross-racial economic coalition come alive? That was the problem for Jesse Jackson in 1988, and it's the essential question the ascendant, economic left faces in the 2020s.
Link : https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/katherinemiller/bernie-sanders-michigan-jesse-jackson-primary
Joe Biden Is Squashing The Revolution. Now He's Making A Pitch To Bernie Sanders' Voters.
Wed, 11 Mar 2020 14:33:54 -0400
Joe Biden’s wins in Michigan and other states on Tuesday gave him an even stronger position in the primary over Sanders.
Live Results: Michigan, Idaho, Missouri, Mississippi, North Dakota, And Washington Democratic Primaries
Wed, 11 Mar 2020 17:11:35 -0400
Fox News And Donald Trump Are Embracing Xenophobia To Defend Against The Coronavirus
Fri, 13 Mar 2020 12:25:46 -0400
“The bigotry against actual or would-be immigrants kind of goes hand in hand with the scapegoating of those same groups at a time of medical crisis.”
Link : https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/miriamelder/coronavirus-fox-news-trump-china
Joe Biden Went To Flint And Barely Mentioned The Water Crisis. Community Leaders Are Furious.
Tue, 10 Mar 2020 22:29:00 -0400
“When people who have power to elevate your story come and totally disregard your story, you’re retraumatized,” said one Flint public health advocate who felt Biden used the event as little more than a campaign stop.
Link : https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/nidhiprakash/joe-biden-flint-water-crisis
Bernie Sanders And Joe Biden Canceled Election Night Rallies Over Coronavirus Concerns
Tue, 10 Mar 2020 21:55:12 -0400
“All future Bernie 2020 events will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis," Sanders' campaign said.
Link : https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/rubycramer/bernie-sanders-coronavirus-biden-ohio-election
Here’s What To Watch For Tuesday As Six States Vote In The Democratic Primary
Tue, 10 Mar 2020 21:55:29 -0400
It’s “Super Tuesday 2” and Bernie Sanders and Joe Biden will compete for 352 delegates as the 2020 presidential primary begins a new phase.
The Coronavirus Quarantine Has Officially Hit Congress
Tue, 10 Mar 2020 10:25:43 -0400
Four members of Congress have announced they are self-quarantining after coming into contact with a person at CPAC who has been diagnosed with COVID-19. A fifth member, a Democrat, announced she was self-quarantining after someone who had COVID-19 came to her office.
Link : https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/addybaird/congress-coronavirus-self-quarantine-cpac
Former Bloomberg Backer Rep. Gregory Meeks Will Now Endorse Joe Biden
Tue, 10 Mar 2020 14:33:53 -0400
Meeks had previously told BuzzFeed News he was waiting for Biden to ask for his endorsement.
Link : https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/kadiagoba/gregory-meeks-bloomberg-biden
The Working Families Party Is Endorsing Bernie Sanders After Elizabeth Warren’s Exit
Mon, 09 Mar 2020 15:09:19 -0400
The progressive group had backed Warren early, and now says it will "do everything to unite progressives and unite the left to help Bernie be the nominee."
Black Democrats Know They Saved Joe Biden’s Campaign
Mon, 09 Mar 2020 15:09:19 -0400
In Mississippi and Missouri, black voters said they’d carefully considered the options but felt Biden was the “safe” choice to beat Trump in November.
Link : https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/nidhiprakash/joe-biden-campaign-black-democrats
Bernie Sanders Scrapped A Planned Speech On Race
Mon, 09 Mar 2020 17:31:17 -0400
Asked whether the candidate will eventually deliver the speech, a spokesperson said, “TBD.”
Link : https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/rubycramer/bernie-sanders-flint-michigan-speech-black-voters
Tulsi Gabbard's Tweet About Anti-Hinduism In The West Is Stoking Anti-Muslim Sentiment In India
Fri, 06 Mar 2020 19:06:59 -0500
The tweet comes at an extremely tense time in India after a week of horrifying communal violence.
Link : https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/nishitajha/tulsi-gabbard-hinduphobia-tweet-delhi-violence-modi
What Happened To The Women Of 2020? Fears Of “Electability.”
Fri, 06 Mar 2020 23:55:40 -0500
Elizabeth Warren’s exit leaves the presidential race primarily between two old white men. “All those little girls,” she said, “are gonna have to wait four more years.”
Link : https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/mollyhensleyclancy/elizabeth-warren-2020-campaign-biden-bernie
Congress Quickly Passed An $8.3 Billion Spending Package To Fight And Treat The Coronavirus
Thu, 05 Mar 2020 20:26:12 -0500
The spending package is more than three times President Donald Trump’s original request a week ago.
Link : https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/kadiagoba/coronavirus-funding-congress
Andrew Yang Is Launching A Political Group To Cement His Ideas Into The "Mainstream"
Thu, 05 Mar 2020 17:25:05 -0500
The group, Humanity Forward, will support candidates and push Yang’s ideas through other means, including a podcast.
Link : https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/rubycramer/andrew-yang-humanity-first-group
Elizabeth Warren Is Ending Her Presidential Campaign
Fri, 06 Mar 2020 02:25:37 -0500
Warren, once a top contender for the Democratic nomination, is dropping out of the race after a disappointing month of primaries.
Link : https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/mollyhensleyclancy/elizabeth-warren-end-2020-campaign-drop-out
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer Endorsed Joe Biden Ahead Of Her State's Big Primary
Thu, 05 Mar 2020 16:20:18 -0500
Whitmer has been the subject of vice presidential speculation since winning her race in 2018.
The Supreme Court Just Heard Its First Major Abortion Case With Trump's Appointees On The Bench
Wed, 04 Mar 2020 22:38:52 -0500
With Roe v. Wade in the balance, a decision on whether a Louisiana abortion law is constitutional will likely come down to Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice Brett Kavanaugh.
The Surreal Year Where Only The Last 72 Hours Seem To Matter In Politics
Wed, 04 Mar 2020 18:46:58 -0500
Link : https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/katherinemiller/super-tuesday-joe-biden-amy-klobuchar
Democrats Call On The State Department To List White Supremacist Groups As Foreign Terrorist Organizations
Wed, 04 Mar 2020 18:01:16 -0500
“We have got to start to identify those foreign terrorist organizations in the same manner that we would identify ISIS and al-Qaida," Rep. Max Rose said of the new resolution.
Michael Bloomberg's Presidential Campaign Is Over
Wed, 04 Mar 2020 21:41:41 -0500
The billionaire spent over $500 million on his campaign and is dropping out to endorse Joe Biden.
Link : https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/rosiegray/michael-bloomberg-2020-drop-out-end-campaign
One Of The Last Anti-Abortion Democrats In Congress Defeated A Progressive Challenger Backed By Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Wed, 04 Mar 2020 16:37:43 -0500
Jessica Cisneros, who had been backed by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and other progressives, lost to incumbent Rep. Henry Cuellar, a conservative Democrat.
Why Did Joe Biden Do So Well On Super Tuesday? These Voters Explain.
Wed, 04 Mar 2020 13:32:52 -0500
"I saw all these people dropping out and they were all endorsing Biden, and I thought, 'Biden is the one who can be elected,'" said one California voter.
Link : https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/nidhiprakash/joe-biden-super-tuesday-results-why-california
Joe Biden And His Campaign Had An Absolute Blast On Super Tuesday
Wed, 04 Mar 2020 07:03:46 -0500
"We are very much alive," Joe Biden shouted in LA as his campaign paraded through Super Tuesday victories.
Link : https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/nidhiprakash/joe-biden-super-tuesday-results-2020
Jeff Sessions Is One Step Closer To Winning His Old Senate Seat Back
Wed, 04 Mar 2020 13:54:59 -0500
Former attorney general Sessions came in second in a primary for his old Alabama Senate seat without the support of President Donald Trump, but he will make a run-off election.
Michael Bloomberg Did Not Have A Super Tuesday
Wed, 04 Mar 2020 14:43:02 -0500
Bloomberg poured hundreds of millions of dollars into Super Tuesday, and he’s ending the day with the future of his presidential campaign uncertain.
Link : https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/rosiegray/michael-bloomberg-super-tuesday-results
Live Results: Super Tuesday Democratic Primaries
Mon, 16 Mar 2020 19:59:17 -0400
Link : https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/buzzfeednews/live-results-super-tuesday-democratic-primaries
Senators Insist They Will Be Fine During A Coronavirus Outbreak And Won’t Need To Shut Down Congress
Wed, 04 Mar 2020 00:07:13 -0500
“Speaking for the octogenarians that are here, most of us are pretty fit,” said Kansas Sen. Pat Roberts.
Link : https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/paulmcleod/senate-coronavirus-congress-plan
I Rode The Train With Andrew Yang On Super Tuesday And He Said He’s Considering Running For Mayor Of New York
Tue, 03 Mar 2020 22:02:30 -0500
Joe Biden is trying to get in touch, Yang said. And he’s been texting with Pete Buttigieg.
Link : https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/emaoconnor/andrew-yang-2020-new-york-mayor-joe-biden