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Jane Coaston

Jane Coaston

Former Senior Politics Reporter

    Latest articles by Jane Coaston

    Politics
    Thousands of Michiganders took to the streets to protest the governor’s stay-at-home orderThousands of Michiganders took to the streets to protest the governor’s stay-at-home order
    Politics

    “Coronavirus is not going away, and we need to figure out a way as soon as possible to get back to normal life.”

    By Aaron Rupar and Jane Coaston
    Why coronavirus conspiracy theories have spread so quickly
    Politics

    “Conspiracy theories flourish in times of crisis, which is obviously the case here.”

    By Jane Coaston
    “We’re being punished again”: How people with intellectual disabilities are experiencing the pandemic
    Politics

    From ventilator restrictions to the challenges of self-isolation, people with intellectual and developmental disabilities are facing a crisis years in the making.

    By Jane Coaston
    The legal scholar who shaped Trump’s coronavirus response defends his theory
    Politics

    “Has anybody decided to shut down the economy for six months every year for flu season?”

    By Jane Coaston
    Explainers
    Liberty University’s choice to stay open during coronavirus, explainedLiberty University’s choice to stay open during coronavirus, explained
    Explainers

    Liberty University’s classes are remote, but its students are coming back to dorms. It could be a public health disaster in the making.

    By Jane Coaston
    Politics
    Tucker Carlson demands a Republican senator either explain his stock sell-off or resignTucker Carlson demands a Republican senator either explain his stock sell-off or resign
    Politics

    “There is no greater moral crime than betraying your country in a time of crisis.”

    By Jane Coaston
    Politics
    Despite coronavirus, 2 states are holding GOP primaries TuesdayDespite coronavirus, 2 states are holding GOP primaries Tuesday
    Politics

    But Ohio postponed its primary until June due to Covid-19 concerns.

    By Jane Coaston
    Politics
    A conservative activist is under fire for calling out Republicans on coronavirus spreadA conservative activist is under fire for calling out Republicans on coronavirus spread
    Politics

    “Their way of approaching this really panicked me, and I know it panicked a hell of a lot of other people.”

    By Jane Coaston
    Science
    The NBA has suspended its season due to coronavirusThe NBA has suspended its season due to coronavirus
    Science

    The announcement comes after an NBA player tested positive Wednesday night.

    By Jane Coaston
    6 states will vote in Tuesday’s GOP presidential primary. Trump will win all 6.
    Politics

    In two states, he’s the only candidate on the ballot.

    By Jane Coaston