Today's coronavirus update

EDITOR'S NOTE: Overwhelmed by the flood of news stories and commentary about the coronavirus pandemic? Who isn't? For the duration of the crisis, we're going to add two features to the website, "COVID-19 News" and a regular roundup of breaking news stories. Most of our coverage will focus on how the pandemic is affecting Kentuckians, especially union members and their families. We will regularly update "COVID 19 News" at the top of the page.

Huffington Post: Trump Plays Golf As Coronavirus Death Toll Nears 100,000 In U.S.

Economic Policy Institute: The coronavirus recession will become a long depression unless federal policymakers act now

Daily Kos: Saturday Night Owls: Pandemic Recession gives Republicans another excuse to shower 1%ers with cash

Daily Kos: While McConnell plays politics, states face $765 billion in shortfalls in the next two years

Daily Kos: Union president demands funding for USPS during COVID-19 pandemic

Daily Kos: Robert Reich to 'essential workers': When this is over, go on strike

Daily Kos: There are few better ways to spread a pandemic than to cross state lines to scream about a pandemic

New York Times: Crumbs for the Hungry but Windfalls for the Rich