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The Making of an Autocrat: beat the courts

In democratic systems, the courts are a vital check on a leader’s power. They have the ability to overturn laws and, in Donald Trump’s case, the executive orders he has relied on to achieve his goals.Since taking office, Trump has targeted the judiciary with a vengeance. He has a ...  Afficher plus

The Making of an Autocrat: manufacture a crisis

Donald Trump has sounded the alarm, over and over again, that the United States is facing an “invasion” by dangerous gang members. He blames immigrants for the country’s economic problems and claims protesters are destroying US cities.Trump is not the first would-be autocrat to m ...  Afficher plus

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Third Vaccine On The Way, Fauci Hails 'Spectacular Results'
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A third COVID-19 vaccine could receive emergency use authorization from the Food and Drug Administration this month. The vaccine made by Johnson & Johnson is 66% effective in preventing moderate to severe disease, according to a global study. Combined with the two vaccines curren ...  Afficher plus

The Race for a Vaccine
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Scientists are racing to make a vaccine for the coronavirus, collaborating across borders in what is usually a secretive and competitive field. But their cooperation has been complicated by national leaders trying to buy first claim on any breakthrough. Today, we explore how t ...

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What's with the hold-up with the Pfizer vaccine?
What's That Rash?

The vaccine hopes of millions of people worldwide are hanging on the Pfizer vaccine, but the supply of the shot is facing delays. Why? Well, it relies on a whole lot of things that have never happened before all happening at once, in perfect sequence. It's the first approved mRNA ...  Afficher plus

Why U.S. Vaccinations Started Slow And What We Know About The New Coronavirus Variant
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Initially, U.S. officials predicted that as many as 20 million Americans would be fully vaccinated before the end of 2020. And while that many vaccine doses were distributed, only a fraction of them have been administered. The federal government has given states control over dist ...  Afficher plus