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Without a Wealth Tax, COVID’s Legacy Will Be Acceleration of Inequality
The world's 2,365 billionaires have seen their collective fortunes grow by $4 trillion during the pandemic.
46 Million in US Say They Would Not Be Able to Afford Needed Health Care
18 percent of U.S. adults report that someone in their household skipped needed care over the past year due to cost.
GA Republicans Supported Voting Buses and Drop Boxes Until GOP Started Losing
Some Republican legislators who promoted voting buses and drop boxes in 2020 have since voted to restrict them.
Flood Risks Are Rising Amid Climate Change, But Congress Is Delaying Action
FEMA was supposed to update flood insurance rules on April 1, but Congress has delayed the urgent changes once again.
Biden Eyes More Tax Hikes to Reduce Income Inequality in Infrastructure Bill
The White House's expanded proposal contains $1 trillion more in spending and over $2 trillion more in tax increases.
Trump’s New Official Website Attempts to Rewrite History and Gain Online Clout
The site omits Trump's many scandals and impeachments and deflects blame for his mishandling of the pandemic.
Arkansas Republicans Pass Bill Prohibiting Vital Health Care for Trans Youth
The bill bars trans people under 18 from receiving vital health care like puberty blockers and hormones.
Derek Chauvin’s Lawyers Are Falsely Implying That Drugs Killed George Floyd
Chauvin's defense is mired in the oppressive logic of the drug war.
EU, WHO and Dozens of World Leaders Endorse Plan for Future Pandemic Treaty
“No single government or multilateral agency can address this threat alone,” a joint letter from world leaders states.
COVID Vaccine Hesitancy Drops Among All in US, New Survey Shows
Among all groups, Republicans and white evangelical Christians were the most likely to say they will not get vaccinated.