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View this email in your browser Thursday July 30, 2020 Donald Trump Is Terrified of Voters The president’s call for a delayed election points to his own deep-seated insecurities, not the imminent collapse of our electoral democracy. By Matt Ford Advertising All Police Can Be Secret Police Local democratic officials denounce the feds when they act with impunity, but their own police departments use many of the same tactics. By Melissa Gira Grant The 2020 Election Doesn’t Really Matter to Republicans The GOP is mostly insulated from the consequences that voters might be inclined to dole out in November. By Osita Nwanevu Panic in the White House as Staffers Discover There Is Some Sort of Pandemic Happening The Trump administration: They’re just like us! By Libby Watson Advertising Bolivia’s Covid-19 Election Nightmare Is a Warning The world should be paying close attention to the country’s decision to postpone the vote. By Andre Pagliarini  The Coronavirus Is Blowing Up Our Best Response to the Opioid Crisis “Any gains we made in funding for health departments, syringe exchanges, naloxone distribution—it’s all at risk.” By Zachary Siegel The Worst Answer to Climate Anxiety: Wellness Americans have become adept at prioritizing self-care over solidarity. By Eleanor Cummins Advertising Support Independent, Issue-Driven Journalism Special Countdown to Election Sale: 3 Months for $5 Donate Twitter Facebook Instagram Copyright © 2020 The New Republic, All rights reserved. Try one of our new newsletters by updating your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.