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As Thanksgiving COVID Cases Materialize, CDC Urges Against Christmas Travel
“The safest thing to do is to postpone holiday travel and stay home,” the head of the CDC's travel branch said.
Daniel Ellsberg Voices Opposition to Biden’s Frontrunner for Defense Secretary
The Pentagon Papers whistleblower criticized Michèle Flournoy's ties to the weapons industry and her hawkish record.
GOP Motions to Adjourn Congress as COVID, Eviction and Hunger Crises Worsen
House Democrats blocked the Republicans' attempt to end the session without passing any additional relief measures.
Biden Hires Fauci and Asks US to Wear Masks for His First 100 Days in Office
Fauci has already provided the president-elect with advice regarding his mask-wearing initiative.
Dozens of Trump’s Appointees Will Keep Their Jobs After Biden Takes Over
Officials appointed by Trump who'd otherwise lose their jobs under Biden have been approved for permanent positions.
Fauci Meets Virtually With Biden’s Transition Team to Discuss COVID
To date, the coronavirus pandemic has claimed the lives of more than 273,000 Americans.
Graduate Student Labor Organizing Is Rising — and So Is Retaliation
Students at the University of California, Santa Cruz, are protesting the suspension of a wildcat strike organizer.
Trump-Aligned Lawyers Push for Boycott of Georgia Senate Runoff Elections
If Democratic candidates win both runoff races next month, it would strip control of the Senate from the GOP.
UN Warns 1 Billion More People Headed for Extreme Poverty by 2030 Amid Pandemic
It is time for immediate, large-scale investments in public health, social safety net programs and a green transition.
As COVID Deaths Reach 3,100 in Single Day, Trump Rants About His Election Loss
Trump has not mentioned the words “COVID” or “coronavirus” on his Twitter account since November 22.