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May 13, 2020

The Coronavirus Was an Emergency Until Trump Found Out Who Was Dying

Adam Serwer The Atlantic

The pandemic has exposed the bitter terms of our racial contract, which deems certain lives of greater value than others.

May 6, 2020

‘We Are Not Essential. We Are Sacrificial.’

Sujatha Gidla The New York Times

I’m a New York City subway conductor who had Covid-19. Now I’m going back to work.

April 15, 2020

Undercounting Covid-19 Deaths Is a Deadly Mistake

Jeet Heer The Nation

Keeping the toll of Covid-19 deaths artificially low makes it easier for Trump to push for a premature end to the lockdown.

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April 7, 2020

EMS Unions: New York State's Death Plateau From Virus May Be a Mirage

Bob Hennelly The Chief-Leader

New York City EMS workers say the coronavirus death toll can't solely be be gauged from the hospital count.

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