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Sanders Campaign Mobilizes Donors to Raise $2 Million for Coronavirus Relief
Supporters said the fundraising moves exemplified the message of solidarity the Vermont lawmaker has run on.
Here are the 51 Republican Senators Who Voted Against Expanding Paid Sick Leave
Every Republican present for the vote voted against the amendment while every Senate Democrat voted in favor.
Without Adequate Protective Gear, Doctors Fear They’re Infecting Patients
The CDC and hospitals have put medical providers and patients at risk as they fail to address national supply shortages.
Economists Demand Trump Immediately Lift Iran, Cuba, Venezuela Sanctions
Experts warn that economic warfare is feeding the coronavirus pandemic by hampering nations' capacity to respond.
Biden Silent on Plan That Could Make Coronavirus Vaccine Affordable
Biden has not embraced a key executive authority for driving down the cost of pharmaceuticals.
Trump’s Deportation Machine Is Still Churning Despite Coronavirus Outbreak
Immigration defense attorneys are worried about another outbreak in ICE jails.
If Social Distancing Is Impossible in Prisons, People Should Be Freed
So far, no state governor has responded to the call for releasing the most vulnerable people from prison.
Bernie Sanders Proposes a $2 Trillion Coronavirus Emergency Plan
His plan would issue $2,000 direct cash payments to every American per month for the duration of the crisis.
With US Hospitals Unprepared for COVID-19, European Students Urged Home
The biggest college in Norway urged students to return from countries with “poorly developed” health systems.
Insurance Industry Ramps Up Propaganda Against Medicare for All Amid Pandemic
The insurance industry has pushed back against calls to waive all costs related to coronavirus treatment.