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US COVID-19 Deaths and Infections Shatter Records During Vaccine Rollout
Until vaccines are widely available, there's “no reason to let up” on masking and other basic public health measures.
Cancel the Rent: A Rising National Rent Strike Movement Gains Momentum
In the absence of help from Congress, rent strikes have become a widespread response to brutal economic pressure.
Instead of Propping Up a Dying Empire, It’s Time to Finally End US Wars
The “war on terror” has truly become a war of generations.
Ilhan Omar Says Congress Is “Not Embarrassed Enough” for Failing on COVID Relief
Researchers estimate that nearly 8 million people in the U.S. have been pushed into poverty since the summer.
GOP Push to Keep Stimulus Check From People on Unemployment Draws Outrage
The effort comes after the GOP already reportedly succeeded in paring back the duration of unemployment benefits.
Frontline Warehouse Workers Are Worried They’ll Be Passed Over for COVID Vaccine
Low-wage warehouse workers, many of whom are temporary, are demanding access to the vaccine.
Ending Violence Against Sex Workers Means Abolishing Police and Prisons
On the International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers, let’s commit to building a world free of policing.
HHS Aide Pushed Herd Immunity to Trump COVID Officials: “We Want Them Infected”
So-called “natural” herd immunity has been widely discredited by health experts as an ineffective way to tackle COVID.
Trump’s Mar-a-Lago Neighbors Are Trying to Block His Return
When Trump returns to Mar-a-Lago, he may be turned away by neighbors citing rules against using clubs as a residence.
The Biden Inaugural Committee Tells Americans: Don’t Come to DC to Celebrate
The inauguration will include “virtual celebrations” in order to restrict the spread of coronavirus.