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Poll: Most freelance workers still haven’t gotten unemployment or government loansPoll: Most freelance workers still haven’t gotten unemployment or government loans
Politics

A survey of Freelancers Union members showed the vast majority of freelancers who applied for government relief still haven’t received it.

By Ella Nilsen
Politics
A Democratic plan to stretch expanded unemployment insurance through DecemberA Democratic plan to stretch expanded unemployment insurance through December
Politics

Expanded unemployment benefits end in late July. Rep. Dan Kildee of Michigan wants to extend them through the rest of the year.

By Ella Nilsen
How to get the coronavirus unemployment benefits, explained
The Vox guide to navigating the coronavirus crisis

Vox answers your questions about new US unemployment benefits.

By Ella Nilsen
Technology
A single Trump tweet sums up his media strategy: ConfusionA single Trump tweet sums up his media strategy: Confusion
Technology

He can’t make his disinfectant remarks go away. So he’s trying to douse them with doubt.

By Peter Kafka
Politics
Rudy Giuliani doesn’t get how coronavirus works. Fox News showcased his misinformation anyway.Rudy Giuliani doesn’t get how coronavirus works. Fox News showcased his misinformation anyway.
Politics

Hours after President Trump mused about injecting disinfectant, his lawyer pushed misinformation of his own.

By Aaron Rupar
Georgia’s unusual unemployment benefits rule lets some workers fall through the cracks
Politics

A new rule in Georgia means employers are responsible for filing unemployment for furloughed employees every week.

By Ella Nilsen
Media
Trump and Fox News want to send their hydroxychloroquine hype down the memory holeTrump and Fox News want to send their hydroxychloroquine hype down the memory hole
Media

They’ve suddenly stopped talking about an unproven drug they touted as a possible miracle cure. It’s not an accident.

By Aaron Rupar
The Vox guide to navigating the coronavirus crisis
How to apply for unemployment benefits if you’re a freelancer or self-employedHow to apply for unemployment benefits if you’re a freelancer or self-employed
The Vox guide to navigating the coronavirus crisis

Why it’s taken so long for some states to set up unemployment programs for freelancers, gig economy workers, and self-employed people.

By Ella Nilsen
Technology
Netflix had the best quarter in its history because of the pandemicNetflix had the best quarter in its history because of the pandemic
Technology

The streaming company thought it would add 7 million subscribers. A global lockdown gave it 16 million.

By Peter Kafka
Getting unemployment has been a nightmare for millions of people across the country
Politics

With 22 million people trying to get unemployment at once, the system is overwhelmed.

By Ella Nilsen
Capitalism is turning us into addicts
Science

How Big Business shapes our habits and desires.

By Sean Illing
Politics
Trump’s dangerous “LIBERATE” tweets represent the views of a small minorityTrump’s dangerous “LIBERATE” tweets represent the views of a small minority
Politics

Don’t let Fox News and the president fool you.

By Aaron Rupar
Politics
How Fox News is playing fast and loose with American lives, illustrated by one Dr. Oz clipHow Fox News is playing fast and loose with American lives, illustrated by one Dr. Oz clip
Politics

“Schools are a very appetizing opportunity.”

By Aaron Rupar
Technology
Trump’s denial of his coronavirus failings will be “one of the biggest propaganda battles in American history”Trump’s denial of his coronavirus failings will be “one of the biggest propaganda battles in American history”
Technology

Americans are scared and confused about how to respond to the coronavirus pandemic. That’s only going to get worse, journalism critic Jay Rosen explains.

By Peter Kafka
Culture
No one can opt out of this pandemic. And that will change us forever.No one can opt out of this pandemic. And that will change us forever.
Culture

Why life during coronavirus will have “a permanent effect on people’s respect for reality.”

By Alissa Wilkinson
What went wrong with the media’s coronavirus coverage?
Technology

And can we do better?

By Peter Kafka
Business & Finance
“Kill your earnings”: Jim Cramer’s surprising take on the coronavirus crisis“Kill your earnings”: Jim Cramer’s surprising take on the coronavirus crisis
Business & Finance

CNBC’s biggest star sounds a lot like Bernie Sanders.

By Emily Stewart
Politics
New poll finds Fox News viewers think the coronavirus threat is exaggeratedNew poll finds Fox News viewers think the coronavirus threat is exaggerated
Politics

Republicans who watch Fox are less likely to stay at home during the crisis than non-Fox-watching Republicans.

By Zack Beauchamp and Christina Animashaun
Politics
The coronavirus recession is already hereThe coronavirus recession is already here
Politics

We’re sacrificing parts of our economy for the sake of public health.

By Emily Stewart
Technology
Netflix went down for an hour for some usersNetflix went down for an hour for some users
Technology

But the company won’t say whether it thinks it’s because of a pandemic-fueled rise in streaming.

By Peter Kafka
Inside FIRE, the implausible millennial movement to save, invest, and quit the American workplace
Personal Finance

“Financial Independence Retire Early” grew in popularity after the last financial crisis. But can the movement prepare its followers for the next one?

By Stephie Grob Plante
Technology
The pandemic is driving media consumption way up. But ad sales are falling apart.The pandemic is driving media consumption way up. But ad sales are falling apart.
Technology

Twitter and the New York Times are crucial, but advertisers are pulling away. Expect to see that across media.

By Peter Kafka
Science
Fox News’s coronavirus coverage slid back off the rails spectacularly on Monday nightFox News’s coronavirus coverage slid back off the rails spectacularly on Monday night
Science

Carlson, Hannity, and Ingraham served up a triple shot of absurdity.

By Aaron Rupar
How the coronavirus crisis will hit American workers, in one chart
Politics

The most vulnerable workers amid the coronavirus economic crisis are those who can’t afford it.

By Christina Animashaun and Emily Stewart
Technology
Tax Day is now July 15. Here’s what that means.Tax Day is now July 15. Here’s what that means.
Technology

The Treasury Secretary says that the filing deadline has been pushed back, but that doesn’t mean you should wait.

By Sara Morrison
Politics
Cable news should cancel the Trump ShowCable news should cancel the Trump Show
Politics

Airing Trump’s daily “briefings” live misinforms people and undermines public health officials.

By Matthew Yglesias
Science
Hannity claims he’s “never called the virus a hoax” 9 days after decrying Democrats’ “new hoax”Hannity claims he’s “never called the virus a hoax” 9 days after decrying Democrats’ “new hoax”
Science

Hannity is trying to put his irresponsible coronavirus coverage down the memory hole. Here are receipts.

By Aaron Rupar
Culture
How to help indie movie theater owners and workers when you can’t go to the moviesHow to help indie movie theater owners and workers when you can’t go to the movies
Culture

Movie theaters are shut down. Innovators are trying out some ways to help owners and workers.

By Alissa Wilkinson
Money
Exclusive: Goldman warns clients about a rise in hostile takeovers amid coronavirus market meltdownExclusive: Goldman warns clients about a rise in hostile takeovers amid coronavirus market meltdown
Money

The stock market drop means opportunities for corporate raiders.

By Emily Stewart
How Deciem and its controversial founder changed the beauty industry forever
Money

The company fueled the skin care boom. Then it almost went bust.

By Cheryl Wischhover
Politics
You can delay paying taxes if you owe them — but you still have to file on timeYou can delay paying taxes if you owe them — but you still have to file on time
Politics

The Trump administration just announced $300 billion in tax deferrals as part of its coronavirus response.

By Nicole Narea
Technology
It’s not just you. Everybody is reading the news more because of coronavirus.It’s not just you. Everybody is reading the news more because of coronavirus.
Technology

Page views were up 30 percent last week compared with last year.

By Rani Molla
Technology
Since you can’t go out, Hollywood is letting you watch a few new movies at homeSince you can’t go out, Hollywood is letting you watch a few new movies at home
Technology

Movie theaters are closing, so you can rent “The Hunt” at home on Friday and “Trolls World Tour” next month.

By Peter Kafka
Politics
Fox News’s dangerous decision to downplay the threat of coronavirusFox News’s dangerous decision to downplay the threat of coronavirus
Politics

The US needs to brace for coronavirus. But Fox News is framing efforts to prepare as a partisan fight.

By Nicole Narea
Technology
Why the coronavirus canceled the NBAWhy the coronavirus canceled the NBA
Podcast
Technology

It’s a scenario that seemed implausible a day ago. Now it looks like one we could see for big sports events around the world.

By Peter Kafka
Technology
Facebook’s top news stories are like a window into an alternate dimensionFacebook’s top news stories are like a window into an alternate dimension
Technology

It’s Super Tuesday and the coronavirus is spreading, but Facebook is talking about Hillary Clinton’s emails.

By Aaron Rupar
Politics
Chris Matthews’s misogyny shaped political journalism for a generationChris Matthews’s misogyny shaped political journalism for a generation
Politics

Let’s not lionize a journalist who demeaned women on air and in office.

By Laura McGann
Explainers
Carbon offsets, explained in 500 wordsCarbon offsets, explained in 500 words
Explainers

The controversial tactic to fight against climate change is becoming increasingly popular among companies, countries, and travelers.

By Umair Irfan
Can you really negate your carbon emissions? Carbon offsets, explained.
Explainers

Offsets have become a wildly popular — and controversial — way to fight climate change.

By Umair Irfan
Technology
Disney has a new CEO, but its old CEO isn’t going away quite yetDisney has a new CEO, but its old CEO isn’t going away quite yet
Technology

Bob Chapek, who ran Disney’s parks business, is the new boss. But Bob Iger, the old boss — and one of the most powerful people in media — isn’t really leaving.

By Peter Kafka