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Both GOP and Democratic Party Want Us to Surrender to COVID for Capitalism
Both parties have used different emotional and cultural appeals to justify their support for the same disastrous policy.
Pharma Hikes Cost of 866 Drugs While Lobbying to Kill Build Back Better
Bernie Sanders condemned the price increases as “profoundly wrong” and called on Congress to act.
All States Need Expanded Medicaid Access. Gerrymandering Prevents It.
Gerrymandering silences the will of voters and prevents many Americans from accessing life-saving care.
Political Leaders Use “Personal Responsibility” to Justify Needless COVID Deaths
For all his campaign promises, Biden has failed to set up a multilevel systemic public health response to COVID.
Only 10 Percent of Africa’s Population Is Fully Vaccinated
Vaccine inequity is prolonging the pandemic and fueling variants, Africa's CDC director says.
Ocasio-Cortez Urges Biden to Expand At-Home Test Program for Multifamily Homes
People in multifamily residences have been unable to order free at-home tests from the Biden administration’s website.
Covax, the UN-Backed Vaccine Initiative, Is Reportedly Out of Money
Covax running out of money could spell potential disaster for low-income countries.
Some Pharmacies Are Turning Away Immunocompromised Patients for 4th Shot
The CDC must do a better job educating pharmacies, doctors and patients, experts say.
Tonga Remains Covered in Ash Following Volcanic Eruption
Water tanks polluted by ash and severed telecommunications are lingering aftereffects of the blast.
COVID Shows It’s Time to End the Pharmaceutical Industry
The only way out of this pandemic is a global prioritization of public health above profit.