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The Tulsa Race Massacre: Here’s What Happened

In 1921, Tulsa, OK was the site of one of the worst acts of racial violence in US history.

Joe Biden’s Pitch for 2020

Former VP Joe Biden wants an office upgrade. Here’s what you need to know about his 2020 campaign and policies.

COVID-19 Vaccine Latest: How Long It’ll Take

Vaccine development typically takes at least 10 years. Public health experts have a different timeline in mind for COVID-19.

What’s the Deal With Stimulus Payments?

The gov cut many Americans a check because of the coronavirus. Here’s how to make that money work for your wallet. #SkimmLife

The Problems with COVID-19 Testing

Health experts say the US needs to do more COVID-19 testing before states can reopen their economies. Here’s what you need to know about the problems with testing.

How Millennials Can Help Stop COVID-19

We spoke to Dr. Deborah Birx, White House Coronavirus Response Coordinator, about why she thinks millennials will have the greatest impact on the COVID-19 outbreak. Here's how we can help stop the coronavirus from spreading.

Why to Donate Blood Now

We're being told to social distance, but here's the reason The American Red Cross says we should go and donate blood during the coronavirus pandemic. We know it sounds counterintuitive so we went straight to an expert.

How to File for Unemployment

You might be eligible for unemployment benefits. But you need to apply to actually get them. We Skimm’d how to file and when you can expect to get your money.

Letter to Your Loved Ones: A COVID-19 Message

At Skimm HQ, we realized that some of our parents and grandparents weren’t taking social distancing as seriously as we wanted them to. So we wrote them a letter.

Skimm2020: The only side we’re taking is yours

The 2020 campaign is about to get noisy. We’re here to cut through it all for you. We've talked to lawmakers on both sides of the aisle who can all agree it's the important to vote. But the only side we’re taking is yours – we don't care who you vote for, as long as you can do it with confidence this November.

Ronan Farrow on his new book "Catch and Kill"

The investigative reporter's new book has a lot of people talking.

Jay Inslee’s pitch for 2020

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee’s presidential agenda: climate change policy with a side of climate change policy.

Kirsten Gillibrand’s pitch for 2020

Senator Kirsten Gillibrand on how she'll guarantee access to abortion, start a green energy race with China, and address student loan debt.

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand on the abortion bans

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) told theSkimm what she thinks about the Alabama abortion ban, and how she’d protect reproductive rights as president.

Pete Buttigieg's pitch for 2020

Former Mayor Pete wants to become President Pete. Here’s everything you need to know about Pete Buttigieg’s 2020 presidential campaign.

Pete Buttigieg on the US-China trade war

We sipped whiskey and chatted with South Bend, Indiana Mayor Pete Buttigieg. Here's what he said about the trade beef with China.

Rep. Sharice Davids talks student loans and gun control with theSkimm

Black History Month: Now and Then

In honor of Black History Month, we've teamed up with Shondaland to share stories about major moments in black history and culture.