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June 12, 2020 Issue

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Cover story Politics

Biden, the Moderate, Plans the Most Radical Economic Overhaul Since FDR

To revive the economy, Joe Biden wants to build his own New Deal with an array of proposals to strengthen the social safety net and revive prosperity. The big question: Is he up to the challenge?

Entertainment

Comedian Goes Viral Miming Trump

Comedian Sarah Cooper talks about how she makes viral videos using Trump's words verbatim.

Politics

Joe Biden, Human Gaffe Machine, Was Once a Great Public Speaker

The presumptive Democratic nominee for president is well known for his garbled statements and inappropriate remarks but his career, surprisingly, has also been filled with eloquent and inspiring speeches. Here's a sampling of the best and worst of Biden, the orator.

Health

Mental Health Toll of Coronavirus Could Rival that of the Disease Itself

The COVID-19 pandemic will trigger a "tsunami" of suicides, drug overdoses, domestic violence and depression, experts say.

In Focus

Street Fights

New York City Demonstrations broke out on May 29 in New York City to protest the death of Floyd, who passed away in police custody four days earlier. Thousands, for instance, gathered in front of the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. According to The New York Times, some demonstrators “hurled bottles...at police, who responded with pepper spray.” Pictured here: New York police officers arrest a protester during a “Black Lives Matter” rally.

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Health

Contact Tracing Won't Solve the Coronavirus Crisis: Epidemiologist

"This virus is going to continue to spread by the force of what I call viral gravity," says Michael Osterholm. "It's biology, chemistry and physics. No policy decisions are going to keep it from happening."

Analysis

Major Republican and Democratic campaign organizations are using shady "new

NewsGuard's Misinformation Monitor tracks misinformation with exclusive data from five countries. Here's the May 2020 edition.

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Entertainment

Miss Manners' Etiquette Lessons for Contagious Times

In an excerpt from her new book, Miss Manners takes on the challenges of maintaining polite interactions among people who really want to stick their (ideally well-covered) noses into others' business in the age of the coronavirus pandemic.

Entertainment

Miss Manners Shares How to Smile Behind a Mask

In this Q&A, Judith Martin, aka Miss Manners, shares her unvarnished views on emojis, over-the-top weddings and today's new foundation garments in light of COVID-19.

Entertainment

Lisa Kudrow on Netflix's 'Space Force' and the 'Friends' Reunion Special

Lisa Kudrow talks about her new Netflix series 'Space Force,' the 'Friends' reunion special on HBO Max and whether she'd do a third season of her cult-favorite series 'The Comeback.'

June 12, 2020 Issue

Comedian Goes Viral Miming Trump

Joe Biden, Human Gaffe Machine, Was Once a Great Public Speaker

Mental Health Toll of Coronavirus Could Rival that of the Disease Itself

Street Fights

Major Republican and Democratic campaign organizations are using shady "new

Miss Manners Shares How to Smile Behind a Mask

Lisa Kudrow on Netflix's 'Space Force' and the 'Friends' Reunion Special

Editor's Picks

Donald Trump's Lawyer May Be Creating 'Chaos' on Purpose: Attorney

Dozens of Morehouse College Staff Vote Against Giving Biden Degree

King Charles Latest Cancer Update, Given by Queen

Barron Trump College Choice: Everything Donald, Melania Have Said

Can Justice Alito Be Forced to Recuse? Experts Weigh In

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