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FDA-Required Tests on Puppies Slow Progress to COVID Treatment
Dosing puppies with drugs designed for humans won’t make people safer. In fact, it poses serious risks to human health.
Trump Admin’s Small Business Bailout Has Been Plagued by Waste, Fraud and Abuse
A House committee has found a “troubling lack of transparency” in the administration's Paycheck Protection Program.
Incarcerated People Are Challenging Deadly Pandemic Conditions in Prisons
Over 115,000 people in prisons have contracted COVID. Incarcerated people have been drawing attention to their concerns.
Official Statistics Show Wage Growth, But That’s Due to Low-Wage Job Losses
A study by the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco says the recent spike in wage growth is an “illusion.”
Trump Admin Faces Injunction for Trying to End 2020 Census Counting Prematurely
Critics decried the blatant attempt by the president and GOP to “sabotage” the count for long-term political advantage.
NYC Teachers Say Union Leadership Made Unsafe Reopening Plan With City Officials
Rank-and-file educators say the agreement between UFT and the city does nothing to address pandemic safety concerns.
Court Strikes Blow Against Dark Money Just in Time for the 2020 Elections
A recent ruling will require more donors to disclose their role in bankrolling political ads.
American Political Cynicism Could Benefit Trump in November
If voters believe that democracy works only for the corrupt elites, leaders can more easily subvert democratic norms.
Trump Breaks With US History of Global Cooperation in Eradicating Diseases
Shunning the international community in vaccine development and distribution is emblematic of Trump’s America.
Trump Threats to Anti-Doping Agency May Result in Sanctions on US Olympics Team
The IOC requires nations to comply with World Anti-Doping Agency rules in order to participate in the games.