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Private Equity Firms See Psychiatric Hospitals as Profit Opportunities
As for-profit corporations buy up psychiatric hospitals, some flout federal law with scarce repercussions.
FDA’s Arbitrary Restrictions on Vaccines Are Right Out of Anti-Abortion Playbook
Anti-vaxxers are copying a core anti-abortion strategy: if you can’t make it illegal, make it inaccessible instead.
Trump Admits His Advice on Tylenol and Pregnancy Isn’t Doctor-Approved
“The fearmongering will prevent women from accessing the appropriate care during pregnancy,” one health expert noted.
HUD Whistleblowers Say Trump Admin Is Gutting Enforcement of Fair Housing Laws
The White House is “systematically destroying” protections for renters and homeowners, Sen. Elizabeth Warren says.
Independent Tests Find Lead, Other Toxins After Louisiana Oil Plant Explosion
The EPA did not test soil on local properties in the predominantly Black town of Roseland after the August 22 blast.
COVID Vaccines Are Hard to Get Even in States That Expanded Access
Top retail pharmacy chains are still discouraging and barring some people from booking appointments online.
Mike Huckabee Likens Israel to the “Wife” of the United States
“The one partner we have, which is Israel, is a relationship like no other,” Huckabee told 250 US lawmakers.
Trump Nixes Key USDA Hunger Report Months After Historic Cuts to Food Assistance
“The Trump administration doesn’t solve problems, it hides them,” Rep. Shontel Brown said in response.
Trump Administration Threatens Housing for Millions in “War on the Poor”
Proposed cuts to Section 8 put 3.3 million people at risk of eviction and homelessness.
Emmy-Award Winning Journalist at Risk of Deportation Over ICE Coverage
“This is one of the most dangerous periods for free speech in American history,” a Georgia lawmaker said.