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America’s uniquely bad Covid-19 epidemic, explained in 18 maps and charts

The US’s coronavirus epidemic is among the worst. Here’s what you need to know.

The legal questions surrounding Trump’s new executive orders, answered

Trump’s actions appear largely legal. They just won’t accomplish very much.

Wisconsin’s primaries are setup for the real battle in November

It’s a key state for Trump’s chances, and Republicans hope to win a supermajority in the state legislature.

Trump’s China fight has extended to TikTok. But is it really a threat?

What we know — and don’t know — about the alleged national security concerns surrounding TikTok and WeChat.

How Trump’s mail voting sabotage could result in an election night nightmare

Trump’s attacks on mail voting and the political calculus behind them, explained.

Can a college course in moral philosophy convince people to eat less meat?

One study found that sitting in a discussion section on the ethics of meat led students to lower their meat consumption.

The Supreme Court’s enigmatic “shadow docket,” explained

How the Supreme Court hides major conservative victories in plain sight.

The Democratic National Convention just announced its speaker lineup

Joe Biden, Barack and Michelle Obama, and Bernie Sanders are among the speakers for next week’s virtual convention.