Plus, Mitch McConnell isn’t doing coronavirus relief. This is The COVID-19 Daily Report for December 2, 2020.
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Public Transportation in Crisis
Their ridership slashed in the pandemic, urban and rural systems need funding, which Congress has refused to provide. Here’s how some systems are coping—and some aren’t.
Unsanitized: The Precarious State Unemployment Systems
Plus, another bipartisan gang pitching a probably fruitless deal. This is The COVID-19 Daily Report for December 1, 2020.
Unsanitized: The Vaccine Distribution Gaps
There’s a gap in transparency and a gap in funding. Plus, looking at the holiday travel stats. This is The COVID-19 Daily Report for November 30, 2020.
Unsanitized: Being Thankful in a Pandemic
Out of the tragedy comes a few distinct advances. This is The COVID-19 Daily Report for November 25, 2020.
Unsanitized: No Double Dip Recession for the Millions in Depression
Reduced demand and lack of stimulus may harm the overall economy, but some are already there. This is The COVID-19 Daily Report for November 24, 2020.
Unsanitized: We’ve Given Almost Nothing to States and Cities for Vaccine Distribution
This breakthrough relies on rickety, underfunded local health systems. This is The COVID-19 Daily Report for November 23, 2020.
Unsanitized: Mnuchin Mothballs the Money Cannon, and I Feel Fine
Rhetorically he’s right: slice up the money cannon and give it to people. This is The COVID-19 Daily Report for November 20, 2020.
Unsanitized: Populist Moment Reappears Amid Tyson Gambling Scandal
Plant managers bet on how many workers would contract the virus. This is The COVID-19 Daily Report for November 19, 2020.
The Pandemic’s Horrifying Climax
To get through this dark winter, we will need leadership, fortitude, and hope.

