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1 The Coronavirus Was an Emergency Until Trump Found Out Who Was Dying

The pandemic has exposed the bitter terms of our racial contract, which deems certain lives of greater value than others.

Adam Serwer

An illustration of two hands—one black, and one white—shaking.

2 Take the Shutdown Skeptics Seriously

This is not a straightforward battle between a pro-human and a pro-economy camp.

Conor Friedersdorf

3 I Just Flew. It Was Worse Than I Thought It Would Be.

The surreal experience of flying during a pandemic, and the false promise of a return to normal

McKay Coppins

A man wears a gas mask as he travels on a flight from Miami to Atlanta on April 23, 2020.

4 What Really Happened to Malaysia’s Missing Airplane

Five years ago, the flight vanished into the Indian Ocean. Officials on land know more about why than they dare to say.

William Langewiesche

5 If Someone Shares the ‘Plandemic’ Video, How Should You Respond?

Experts provide scripts to help you push back as effectively as possible.

Joe Pinsker

6 Surviving This Pandemic Isn’t Enough

We need to remake the world we left behind. And we need to start with how we care for one another.

Matt Thompson

7 Foodie Culture as We Know It Is Over

A wave of culinary experts is responding to the pandemic with an accessible and empathetic approach to home cooking—and audiences can’t get enough.

Hannah Giorgis

8 A Guide to Staying Safe as States Reopen

Can I eat at a restaurant? Can I go shopping? Can I hug my friends again? Experts weigh in.

Joe Pinsker

9 The SNL Season Finale Doesn’t Sugarcoat Pandemic Anxiety

Unlike its previous at-home episodes, last night’s show embraced the existential crisis of the moment.

Shirley Li

10 Why the Coronavirus Is So Confusing

A guide to making sense of a problem that is now too big for any one person to fully comprehend

Ed Yong

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1 The Coronavirus Was an Emergency Until Trump Found Out Who Was Dying

2 Take the Shutdown Skeptics Seriously

3 I Just Flew. It Was Worse Than I Thought It Would Be.

4 What Really Happened to Malaysia’s Missing Airplane

5 If Someone Shares the ‘Plandemic’ Video, How Should You Respond?

6 Surviving This Pandemic Isn’t Enough

7 Foodie Culture as We Know It Is Over

8 A Guide to Staying Safe as States Reopen

9 The SNL Season Finale Doesn’t Sugarcoat Pandemic Anxiety

10 Why the Coronavirus Is So Confusing

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