This page features brief excerpts of stories published by the mainstream
media and, less frequently, blogs, alternative media, and even obviously
biased sources. The excerpts are taken directly from the websites cited in
each source note. Quotation marks are not used.
Source: TIME
Mar 24, 2020
Since the first modern Olympic Games were held in 1896, only three have been abandoned.
Source: ArtForum
Mar 24, 2020
Critic, curator, and cultural historian Maurice Berger, whose work examined the role of race in visual culture, has died of complications related to the novel coronavirus.
Source: The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
Mar 23, 2020
The Gilder Lehrman Institute is providing resources for families to help children learn history at home.
Source: Los Angeles Times
Mar 23, 2020
by Michael Hiltzik
Policy should be focused on the immediate goal of protecting American households from the hardships of lost jobs. Setting the stage for a resumption of economic activity is important, too, but at this very moment it’s secondary.
Source: New York Times
Mar 23, 2020
Mr. Trump knows that Dr. Fauci, who has advised every president since Ronald Reagan, is seen as credible with a large section of the public and with journalists.
Source: Washington Post
Mar 23, 2020
Trump is considering easing restrictions on movement sooner than federal public health experts recommend, in the name of reducing the virus’s economic damage.
Source: Washington Post
Mar 23, 2020
by Max Boot
Today, the lions are the medical professionals risking their lives to fight the worst pandemic in a century. They are being betrayed by many of their political leaders.
Source: History.com
Mar 23, 2020
The Cold War-era law went into effect during a time when President Truman felt the nation was unprepared.
Source: Associated Press
Mar 23, 2020
Most American presidents will confront a crisis—or crises—before they leave office, whether it is a natural disaster, war, economic downturn, public health threat or terrorism.
Source: Contingent
Mar 22, 2020
by Josh Carmony
A nontraditional history student argues that the situations of most of his college instructors were similar to those of his subcontracted coworkers in the airline industry.
Source: KTVU
Mar 22, 2020
Protests on Oakland reflect the energy of young organizers but also a legacy of African American activism. Five community leaders reflect on continuity and change in the city.
Source: Deadline
Mar 22, 2020
The White House Correspondents’ Association has canceled its April 25 annual dinner because of the coronavirus crisis.
Source: NBC News
Mar 22, 2020
While the White House has stood by President Donald Trump's frequent use of the phrase "Chinese virus" in reference to COVID-19 experts say the argument just doesn't hold up.
Source: New York Times
Mar 22, 2020
The 48-year-old Lachlan Murdoch stood by as Fox News hosts played down the danger of the deadly coronavirus to their viewers.
Source: New York Tims
Mar 22, 2020
The president is portraying himself as a take-charge leader the country can’t afford to lose.
Source: New York Times
Mar 22, 2020
In interviews with a dozen of the world’s leading experts on fighting epidemics, there was wide agreement on the steps that must be taken immediately.
Source: The Washington Post
Mar 21, 2020
How Donald Trump's leadership - or lack thereof - is impacting this crisis.
Source: Washington Post
Mar 19, 2020
It is possible that the impending recession could be more devastating than the 2008 financial crisis.
Source: ProPublica
Mar 19, 2020
Intelligence Chair Richard Burr’s selloff came around the time he was receiving daily briefings on the health threat.
Source: Washington Post
Mar 19, 2020
As America enters this utterly unfamiliar territory, some experts have turned to history for glimpses of what to expect in the months ahead.
