Which Is Crazier: Mailing Fake Anthrax to the U.N. or Mailing Real Anthrax to the U.N.?

Prominent Democrats Call for Cuomo to Resign

By Chas Danner

As a raft of officials called for his ouster, Cuomo labeled the idea of quitting over harassment allegations “anti-Democratic.”

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covid-19

The Pandemic’s Dr. Doom Bets It All

By Melody Schreiber

Why Michael Olsterholm staked his credibility on predicting a new wave — and delayed his own second shot to stop it.

More Former Aides Allege Misconduct by Cuomo

By Chas Danner

Two more women have come forward publicly to describe distressing encounters with Cuomo, while other staffers say he fostered a toxic workplace.

Will We Get a Third Round of Stimulus Checks?

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The House will vote on Tuesday on the $1.9 trillion stimulus that passed the Senate. If all goes well, the president should sign the bill by March 14.

How to Sign Up for a COVID Vaccine in New York

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By Matt Stieb

Two of the state’s largest vaccination centers are operating at Medgar Evers College and York College, while the Javits Center site is running 24/7.

Everyone Who Has Called for Governor Cuomo to Resign

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By Nia Prater and Matt Stieb

As the scandal over COVID policies is compounded by harassment allegations, a growing number of elected officials say he must resign or be impeached.

Joe Manchin Says He Might Reform the Filibuster and Save American Democracy

the national interest

By Jonathan Chait

Deciphering the most important policy statement of the year.

3/7/2021

This could be a big deal, opening the door to meaningful reform

Manchin on the filibuster to @MeetThePress: “If you want to make it a little bit more painful, make him stand there and talk, I’m willing to look at any way we can. But I’m not willing to take away the involvement of the minority.”

—@igorbobic

No One Likes Marjorie Taylor Greene, But Can Anyone Stop Her?

By Ben Jacobs

Democrats and Republicans may agree on something after all.

The COVID-19 Stimulus Bill Can Help Biden Transform Politics

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Some white working-class voters just want to see that government works for them, too. The relief bill could bring them back to the Democratic Party.

Senate Passes $1.9 Trillion COVID-Relief Package: Live Updates

By Chas Danner

After more than 24 hours of delays, the Senate finally passed the American Rescue Plan on Saturday afternoon in a 50-49 vote.

Today’s Gridlock Is Like a 19th-Century Nightmare

gridlock

We’re experiencing the instability and close partisan competition of the Gilded Age along with the big differences and fury of the 1850s.

How Never Trumpers Are Becoming Pro-Democracy Republicans

the national interest

By Jonathan Chait

Republicans who left the party over Trump are staying away over authoritarianism.

What Will Parents Get From the COVID-19 Relief Bill?

covid-19 stimulus

Between a third stimulus check and enhanced child tax credits, low-to-moderate-income parents would get a lot of help — though it could be temporary.

Neanderthals Were Smarter Than Anti-Mask Republicans

the national interest

By Jonathan Chait

The right is angry, but Biden was probably too kind to Greg Abbott.

The Right Would Rather Debate Kids’ Books Than Biden’s Bills

culture war

By Eric Levitz

As Democrats ready a major expansion of Obamacare and child welfare, GOP lawmakers are whining about Dr. Seuss and Mr. Potato Head.

Vaccine Hesitancy Is Falling, According to a New Poll

vaccines

By Paola Rosa-Aquino

The number of people who say they want a shot (or have already gotten one) has jumped way up.

Senate Likely to Vote on COVID-19 Stimulus Package This Weekend

covid-19 stimulus

Democrats are already accepting changes in the bill to preempt Republican amendments, and Sanders’s minimum wage bid has already been defeated.

Trump State Department Appointee Arrested Over Capitol Riot

capitol riot

By Nia Prater

The FBI said Federico Klein stormed the Capitol and assaulted an officer. He’s the first Trump administration member charged in the insurrection.

Are Movie Theaters Completely Screwed?

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By Intelligencer Staff

For an already troubled industry that has been battered by the pandemic, there may be a narrow path to survival.

Democrats Shouldn’t Count On a ‘Morning In America Midterm’

Midterms are different from presidential elections, and 1984 isn’t 2022.

3/5/2021

Most job gains were in the leisure and hospitality sector, which includes restaurants

Hiring accelerated sharply in February as restaurants and other hospitality businesses reopened, adding 379,000 to U.S. payrolls and fueling renewed growth as the coronavirus pandemic eases.

U.S. employers added jobs for the second straight month in February, the Labor Department said Friday, in what marks a sharp pickup from earlier this winter.

The unemployment rate, determined by a separate survey, ticked down to 6.2% last month. The jobless rate is well down from a 14.8% peak in April 2020, but remains above pre-pandemic levels, when unemployment was near 50-year lows.

U.S. Economy Added 379,000 Jobs in February

—Wall Street Journal