Science Becomes A Dividing Issue In Year Of Election And Pandemic
As COVID-19 takes over the political conversation, Americans' ambivalence about science — and "experts" in general — is likely to come to the forefront.
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Virus Researchers Cast Doubt On Theory Of Coronavirus Lab Accident
The Trump administration is investigating the theory that the virus leaked from a lab. Scientists who work with viruses say that's virtually impossible and point to transmission from an animal.
Fox News Executive Tries To Rein In Stars As They Cheer On Anti-Lockdown Rallies
Fox News stars have championed protests against governors who have ordered shutdowns to contain the pandemic. A top Fox executive ordered hosts to acknowledge health risks posed by the rallies.
Coronavirus Response Shows How A National Crisis Can Again Transform Politics
Americans are looking for help from Washington, at a time when Democrats are pushing a stronger safety net and Republicans are debating small-government conservatism vs. big-government populism.
Opinion: U.S. Must Avoid Building Racial Bias Into COVID-19 Emergency Guidance
States are releasing "Crisis Standards of Care" guidelines, aimed at helping desperate hospitals discern how to allocate scarce resources. But the guidance doesn't factor in health care inequalities.
Coronavirus Latest: Trump's Fight With Governors Is One He Can't Win
President Trump is passing the buck on testing and plans to "reopen" states, and many of governors don't like it.
In COVID Briefings, Trump Again Relies On Both Shock And Strategic Retreat
On reopening the economy, defunding the WHO and adjourning Congress, the president's style — aggressive strides forward in rhetoric, then a more realistic step back — was on display.
Opinion: There Is No 'Get Tough' With Coronavirus; We Need A New Slogan
NPR's Scott Simon says slogans and bromides fall short when it comes to dealing with the new coronavirus.
Trump Shows Campaign-Style Video During COVID-19 Briefing
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Jonah Goldberg, editor-in-chief of The Dispatch about how conservatives, including those who deny there's a pandemic, are responding to President Trump's coronavirus plan.
What Coronavirus Exposes About America's Political Divide
The virus is disproportionately affecting people of color, primarily in densely populated cities. This is where the urban-rural rift also comes into play — and, consequently, a political one.