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Medical Experts Decry Omicron Travel Bans That Unfairly Target African Countries
Travel bans impose punishments on countries that properly alert the world to new coronavirus variants, experts say.
Capitalism Must Not Dictate Our Response to Omicron Variant
In the face of the virus's new iteration, we must prioritize saving lives.
Democrats Push to Remove Boebert From Committees After Islamophobic Comments
A video posted on social media showed Rep. Lauren Boebert implying that Rep. Ilhan Omar is a terrorist.
2.5 Million Nurses Demand UN Probe Into Rich Countries Blocking Patent Waivers
The small group of rich nations is “endangering millions of lives around the world,” the nurses declared in a petition.
Trump May Win in 2024 If Democrats Keep Derailing Their Own Agenda
One national poll shows Trump leading Biden by 13 percent in a hypothetical rematch.
Majority of Likely Voters Support Higher Taxes for Billionaires, Poll Finds
Sen. Ron Wyden’s Billionaires Income Tax proposal enjoys majority support from Democrats and Republicans alike.
Republicans Who Backed Trump Tax Cuts Now Accuse Dems of Slashing Taxes for Rich
New Republican ads attack Democrats on Build Back Better — which will actually raise taxes on wealthiest Americans.
Matthew McConaughey Says He Won’t Run for Governor of Texas Next Year
The actor's decision leaves Democrat Beto O'Rourke and Republican Gov. Greg Abbott as the main candidates in the race.
Calls Grow to Drop Murder Charges Against Black Teen Chrystul Kizer in Kenosha
Another case in Wisconsin is drawing new national attention following the Rittenhouse self-defense verdict.
Unnecessary and Complicated Transfers Are Spreading COVID in Federal Prisons
Incarcerated people are routinely subject to air, bus and van transport that heightens their risk of contracting COVID.