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    The Politics of the Coronavirus

    The far right thrives on fear. It’s no surprise, then, that it would use the latest pandemic, which has generated widespread panic, to bolster its own agenda. All of the hallmarks of the far right are in play during the coronavirus crisis. It has pushed to close borders. It has demonized foreigners and particularly border-crossers. […] More

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    Delay is deadly: what Covid-19 tells us about tackling the climate crisis | Jonathan Watts

    Delay is deadly: what Covid-19 tells us about tackling the climate crisis Jonathan Watts Rightwing governments have denied the problem and been slow to act. With coronavirus and the climate, this costs lives • Coronavirus latest updates • See all our coronavirus coverage Donald Trump during a coronavirus briefing at the White House on Sunday. […] More

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    Trump met with Brazilian official who tested positive for coronavirus

    Photo shows president standing next to communications secretary to Jair Bolsonaro who tested positive Coronavirus: follow the latest US updates What are the symptoms and should I see a doctor? How to protect yourself against coronavirus A Brazilian official who met Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago last weekend has tested positive for coronavirus. Related: ‘He’s gonna […] More