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Emily Stewart

Emily Stewart

Former Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Emily Stewart

    Politics
    After days of needless anxiety, Trump signs the $900 billion stimulus packageAfter days of needless anxiety, Trump signs the $900 billion stimulus package
    Politics

    The working assumption among stimulus package negotiators is that Trump was on board with the bill. That assumption was wrong.

    By Emily Stewart
    The debate over Joe Biden canceling student debt, explained
    Politics

    45 million Americans have student debt. Should Joe Biden forgive it?

    By Emily Stewart
    Politics
    The stimulus bill includes a “historic” provision to expand broadband internet accessThe stimulus bill includes a “historic” provision to expand broadband internet access
    Politics

    Americans are struggling to pay for internet during the pandemic. The stimulus bill delivers much-needed help.

    By Emily Stewart
    Politics
    America’s growing fake news problem, in one chartAmerica’s growing fake news problem, in one chart
    Politics

    Americans consumed twice as much dubious news in 2020 as they did in 2019.

    By Emily Stewart
    Politics
    Biden is already plotting the path forward on more stimulusBiden is already plotting the path forward on more stimulus
    Politics

    Biden sees the current Covid-19 relief package as a “down payment” on more to come when he takes office.

    By Emily Stewart
    Technology
    Corporate America would like the vaccine nowCorporate America would like the vaccine now
    Technology

    The debate about which workers should get the Covid-19 vaccine next, explained.

    By Emily Stewart
    Politics
    The Fed’s surprise role in stimulus talks, explainedThe Fed’s surprise role in stimulus talks, explained
    Politics

    Republicans and Democrats have reached a tentative agreement on a last-minute scuffle over the Fed.

    By Emily Stewart
    Politics
    Exclusive: House Democrats call on Biden to forgive $50,000 of borrowers’ student debtExclusive: House Democrats call on Biden to forgive $50,000 of borrowers’ student debt
    Politics

    A group of House Democrats want Joe Biden to cancel student debt.

    By Emily Stewart
    Politics
    Whatever Congress does on stimulus, millions of workers are already screwedWhatever Congress does on stimulus, millions of workers are already screwed
    Politics

    Even if there’s another stimulus bill, unemployed workers are likely to see a lapse in benefits.

    By Emily Stewart
    Politics
    Americans want to cancel student loans — but not all of themAmericans want to cancel student loans — but not all of them
    Politics

    Student debt forgiveness is especially popular among people with student debt. Those without it are more split.

    By Emily Stewart