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Born Into a Pandemic — Coronavirus Complicates Births for Moms and Babies
Very young babies may be at higher risk for serious complications from COVID-19 than other children.
Families Need Help Paying for COVID Burials But Trump Hasn’t Released the Money
Trump has yet to free up a pool of disaster relief funding specifically intended to help families cover burial costs.
Over 70 Percent of Jobless Americans Didn’t Receive March Unemployment Benefits
The problem is worse in Southeastern states like Florida, where fewer than 8 percent of applicants received benefits.
For Families Divided by ICE, the Pandemic Compounds the Nightmare
As families deal with the stresses of the pandemic, those with loved ones in immigration jails are feeling desperate.
Undocumented New Yorkers Are Essential and Underprotected in COVID’s Epicenter
Undocumented New Yorkers have been left outside public measures to help those impacted by the spread of COVID-19.
Betsy DeVos Sued for Garnishing Wages of 285,000 Student Borrowers Amid Pandemic
The CARES Act prohibits the Education Department from seizing the wages and tax refunds of student loan borrowers.
Essential Workers Across the US Went on Strike Friday
Workers around the United States report back on the coordinated strikes that took place on May Day.
Armed Gunmen Enter Michigan Capitol Demanding End to COVID-19 Lockdown
The demonstration came a day after a state court ruled the stay-at-home order does not violate constitutional rights.
Trump Reportedly Lashed Out at His Campaign Manager Over Grim Reelection Polls
Aggregate polling numbers from five swing states show Trump currently behind Biden in every one of them.
Jared Kushner Calls US COVID Death Toll of 60,000 a “Great Success Story”
Like Trump, his son-in-law is apparently not beyond putting a rosy spin on a national tragedy for political gain.