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If We Run Out of Masks, We’re Going to Run Out of Nurses, Says Emergency Doctor
Doctors are facing a desperate lack of supplies, and tests continue to lag.
COVID-19 Will Spread Like Wildfire in Migrant Jails If Detainees Aren’t Released
Obama's former Immigration and Customs Enforcement director is calling for the release of thousands from detention.
We Need Testing and Trust — Not Travel Bans, Says Epidemiologist
“Foreign virus” is a nonsensical term for something that affects us all, says infectious disease expert Derek Cummings.
As Coronavirus Cases Spike Worldwide, We Need Global Cooperation to Halt Spread
The worldwide death toll from the coronavirus pandemic has topped 10,000, with over 250,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19.
It’s Been Open Season on Voting Rights Since SCOTUS Gutted Voting Rights Act
Women Rising Radio joins two election protection activists to talk about threats to the U.S. electoral process.
Naomi Klein Makes the Case for Transformative Change Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
Klein argues it’s vital for people to fight for the kind of change that can curb the worst effects of the current crisis
Trump Calls the Coronavirus “Chinese” Despite Reports of Anti-Asian Hate Crimes
Racist incidents and threats of hate crimes against Asian Americans have emerged across the U.S.
Facing Mass Layoffs, Restaurant Workers Demand Living Wage and Paid Sick Leave
One study estimated 4 million restaurant workers in the U.S. are at risk of losing their jobs in a matter of weeks.
White House Stimulus Plan Helps Big Businesses, Not Workers, Says Rep. Ro Khanna
The Senate is set to consider a stimulus package that includes significantly weakened paid sick leave measures.
Incarcerated Journalist Says Millions Behind Bars Are at Risk Amid Pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic is a growing threat to the 2.3 million people locked up in U.S. prisons and jails.