The Tent Podcast

Dr. Angela Rasmussen on New COVID-19 Vaccines and the State of the Coronavirus Pandemic
Dr. Angela Rasmussen on New COVID-19 Vaccines and the State of the Coronavirus Pandemic
This week on "The Tent," Dr. Angela Rasmussen, an affiliate researcher with the Georgetown Center for Global Health Science and Security, talks through new COVID-19 vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna.
By Daniella Gibbs Léger, Jesse Lee, Chris Ford, Dwayne Greene, and Adam Peck
Health Care

Democracy and Government

Trump Is Trying To Make Voting by Mail a Partisan Issue
Trump Is Trying To Make Voting by Mail a Partisan Issue
President Trump is attempting to turn Republicans against voting by mail, even though it is an effective, traditionally bipartisan, and popular method of voting.
By Michael Sozan
Democracy and Government

Health

The Number of Times Every Senate Republican Voted To Attack Preexisting Condition Protections—Their Rushed Supreme Court Confirmation Will Be the Latest
The Number of Times Every Senate Republican Voted To Attack Preexisting Condition Protections—Their Rushed Supreme Court Confirmation Will Be the Latest
By rushing to replace the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg’s seat on the U.S. Supreme Court, President Donald Trump and his allies in Congress are yet again undermining health coverage for Americans with preexisting conditions.
By Will Ragland and Colin Seeberger
Health Care

Economy

Federal Contracting Doesn’t Go Far Enough To Protect American Workers
Federal Contracting Doesn’t Go Far Enough To Protect American Workers
By fixing problems in the federal contracting system, the Biden administration can raise standards for millions of workers, provide law-abiding companies the opportunity to compete on an even playing field, and ensure that taxpayers receive good value.
By Karla Walter
Economy
How State and Local Governments Can Support Safe Workplaces and Protect Public Health During the Coronavirus Crisis
How State and Local Governments Can Support Safe Workplaces and Protect Public Health During the Coronavirus Crisis
Workers should have a strong voice in setting and enforcing public health standards.
By David Madland
Economy
Essential Work, Disposable Workers: Why Home Care Workers Need Labor Protections
Essential Work, Disposable Workers: Why Home Care Workers Need Labor Protections
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the urgent need to strengthen protections for home care workers.
By Malkie Wall
Economy

Russia

Russiagate: The Depth of Collusion
Russiagate: The Depth of Collusion
It is now clear there was collusion between the Trump campaign and the Russian government during the 2016 elections. But to what end? This report lays out what we know about collusion and explores the depths to which it may have gone.
By Max Bergmann
Foreign Policy and Security

Disability

Hands Off the ADA
Hands Off the ADA
Leveraging the Americans with Disabilities Act as a tool for oppression is a blatant misuse of the law.
By Rebecca Cokley and Valerie Novack
Disability

National Security

Trump’s Record on Police Brutality and Peaceful Protests: Making the Problem Worse
Trump’s Record on Police Brutality and Peaceful Protests: Making the Problem Worse
Trump has repeatedly advocated police brutality and violence against political opponents. His administration has largely followed suit.
By Jeremy Venook
Foreign Policy and Security