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Trump Endangers Lives by Feuding With Governors and Withholding Health Insurance
It’s unconscionable behavior, but it’s all that this empty suit of a president seems to know how to do.
It’s Impossible to “Distance” in ICE Detention. Doctors Say Free All Detainees.
A person's immigration status should not put them at greater risk of dying of COVID-19.
To Survive Systemic Failure Induced by COVID-19, We Need Mutual Aid
Mutual aid efforts catalyzed by the pandemic show us the ways we can challenge the systems that have failed us.
Treasury Secretary Mnuchin Is Trying to Destroy Airline Workers’ Job Protections
The bipartisan agreement for workers-first relief in the CARES Act could go off the rails.
Fauci and Most Americans Want Federal “Stay Home” Order, But Trump Refuses
Three-quarters of Americans want Trump to issue out a national quarantine order.
Historic Injustices Against Native People Put Them at Greater Risk of COVID-19
While U.S. politicians bail out corporations, their promises to fund Indigenous health care remain empty.
Coronavirus Hits March Employment Numbers Hard — 701,000 Jobs Lost
Most sectors took a big hit in employment. Most concerning is a loss of 42,500 jobs in health care.
Hannity Threatens to Sue Media Outlets for Criticizing Fox’s COVID-19 Coverage
Hannity falsely claimed a “media mob” is looking for ways “to bludgeon President Trump politically.”
Trump Admin Says Millions May Have to Wait 5 Months for $1,200 Relief Check
Millions of vulnerable people could fall through the cracks.
Right-Wing Austerity Set New Orleans Up to Be a Coronavirus Disaster Zone
Louisiana law bans cities like New Orleans from raising the minimum wage and requiring paid sick leave for workers.