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Trump Says COVID Will Disappear Even Without Vaccine as US Cases Top 1 Million
“It's gonna go, it's gonna leave, it's gonna be gone, it's gonna be eradicated,” Trump said.
Bernie’s Army Redeploys to Support COVID-19’s Frontline Workers
The experience many organizers gained from the Sanders movement had a direct impact on their work.
Trump’s Immigration Suspension Doesn’t Prevent Unemployment or COVID-19 Spread
Trump’s temporary immigration suspension protects U.S. employers, not their employees who live paycheck to paycheck.
Judith Butler: Mourning Is a Political Act Amid the Pandemic and Its Disparities
This is the time to question the conditions that have structured the magnitude and disparities of this epidemic.
As Many as 9,000 Early COVID-19 Deaths May Not Have Been Counted
Analysis of mortality figures for March and April in seven states suggests a spike in numbers compared to past years.
Kelli Ward’s Call for “Reopen” Protesters to Dress as Nurses Reveals GOP Cruelty
Arizona Republican Party Chair Kelli Ward told people to dress like health workers and attend anti-stay-at-home rallies.
Head of Postal Union Says Mailed Ballots Are Best Way to Secure 2020 Election
Trump’s attacks on the U.S. postal service could threaten efforts to vote by mail.
Students Face Unequal Access During COVID-19 Shutdown
The way we're choosing to educate children during the pandemic will lead to an education crisis, says education scholar.
The Pandemic Hasn’t Stopped Aggressive Medical-Debt Collection
While unemployment soars, debt collection continues, often by the same institutions treating COVID-19 patients.
Trump Against Additional COVID-19 Relief, Backs Cuts to Social Security Instead
Trump has expressed interest in slashing payroll taxes, which fund Social Security and Medicare.