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A Return to “Normal” Under Biden Is Not Good Enough. We Must Demand More.
From birth, the “normality” of capitalism is forced upon us. Let’s rebut the idea that it’s OK to live in oppression.
States Are Poised to Cut Mental Health Care Despite Rising Demand Under COVID
States like Montana may respond to revenue shortfalls with cuts that further exacerbate a growing mental health crisis.
Struggling Cities and States Shouldn’t Pay the Price for Federal Bipartisanship
Sometimes the middle proves to be inadequate to the needs of the moment.
The New Environmentalism Must Demand Systemic Change
Our most serious environmental problems and the climate emergency are rooted in our current political economy.
Loosening Restrictions as New COVID Variants Spread Could Lead to New Surge
Health experts say that opening indoor dining and other activities could undo efforts to control the pandemic.
Republicans Have Already Introduced Over 100 Voter Suppression Bills This Year
Voting rights advocates are calling on Democrats to abolish the filibuster in order to pass pro-democracy reforms.
Biden’s Executive Orders on Climate Change Aren’t Upsetting Some Industry Giants
While many key players in the oil and gas industry have expressed outrage, some big companies appear unperturbed.
Biden Aims for US to Produce Millions of At-Home COVID Tests by End of Summer
The Biden administration will use the Defense Production Act to accelerate production of tests, gloves and vaccines.
Billionaires Win and We Lose at Pandemic Super Bowl 2021
Even in a pandemic, 64 billionaires have seen incredible gains from the major league sports teams they own.
Military Metaphors in Health Care Are Harmful — Especially During the Pandemic
We must reimagine health and healing in a way that doesn’t label our oppressors “humanitarians.”