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New York's AG is trying to dissolve the NRA.
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Yesterday, Attorney General Letitia James sued the National Rifle Association after an 18-month investigation found evidence of fraud and abuse.
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Racism in the US
The recent deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery have sparked weeks of protests against racial inequality in the US.
Systemic Racism in the US
Hundreds of thousands of Americans have taken to the streets to protest racial injustice and inequality. Here’s how racism persists through US policies and institutions.
Defund the Police: Here’s What It Means
The recent protests over George Floyd’s death have led to calls for police reform. Including defunding the police. Here’s what that means.
The Tulsa Race Massacre: Here’s What Happened
In 1921, Tulsa, OK was the site of one of the worst acts of racial violence in US history.
TikTok Privacy: Here’s What You Need To Know
Is Tiktok a threat to your privacy? Here's what you need to know about the video-sharing app, its privacy practices, and what your data has to do with the Chinese gov.
COVID-19
There’s a lot of info out there on the coronavirus pandemic and how it impacts you. We’re here to help you make sense of it all.
theSkimm on COVID-19
There’s a lot of info out there on the coronavirus pandemic and how it impacts you. We’re here to help you make sense of it all.
Reopening the US: What to Expect
We're all wondering when and how things might return to normal. The short version: Things aren’t going back to the way they were.
COVID-19 Vaccine Latest: How Long It’ll Take
Vaccine development typically takes at least 10 years. Public health experts have a different timeline in mind for COVID-19.
2020
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Get Informed | Skimm2020
We’ve got you covered on all the nonpartisan info you need to know about the candidates and issues, so that you can vote in the 2020 election with confidence.
Joe Biden’s Pitch for 2020
Former VP Joe Biden wants an office upgrade. Here’s what you need to know about his 2020 campaign and policies.
Donald Trump's Pitch for 2020
President Donald Trump is going for round two. And the odds are in his favor – the last time a president didn’t get re-elected was in 1992.
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Election Day, GDP, and Beyoncé Is Queen
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COVID-19 and Hunger, Capitol Hill, and Drake Hits a New Record
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Sports in a Pandemic, COVID-19 Updates, and Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas' Baby
Jul 28 | All eyes are on major league sports right now.
Things Up in Protest, People We're Mourning, and Everybody Hurts Sometime
Jul 27 | Over the weekend, protests across the country took a violent turn.
Evictions, China, and Taylor Swift's New Album
Jul 24 | More than 12 million people in the US could soon face eviction.
The Vaccine Business, China's Houston Consulate, and the MLB
July 23 | The US is getting into the vaccine business.
Federal Agents, Census Memo, and Rosie the Riveter's Return
Jul 22 | The Trump admin may be sending federal agents to more US cities.
Schools Reopening, EU Deal, and Cookie Dough
Jul 21 | Back-to-school season is coming up. And in some areas it's unclear how it will play out.
Remembering Civil Rights Icons, Portland, and "The Parent Trap" Reunion
Jul 20 | The US just lost two civil rights icons.
Russian Cyberattacks, Washington NFL Allegations, and Captain America
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Your Coronavirus Questions, Answered
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