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To Help Stem Coronavirus, Lift Sanctions on Iran
Humanitarian aid was supposed to be exempt from sanctions, but that hasn’t been the case.
Inequality in a Globalized World Makes Pandemics and Financial Crises Inevitable
The coronavirus has shown us that unforeseen factors can crush the market and, by extension, the economy and workers.
In Stunning Bipartisan Rebuke of DeVos, Senate Overturns Anti-Student Rule
The Senate overturned a new rule that would have prevented defrauded students from having their loans forgiven.
Native Communities Brace for More Cases of Coronavirus
Tribal nations are now protecting communities from the outbreak by imposing travel restrictions.
Trump Has Turned the 2020 Election Into a Political Version of “Survivor”
To win “Survivor” requires ruthless dealmaking and often outright lies. Trump’s applying this model to the election.
Blood Drives — and Donors — Fall Off as Coronavirus Worries Grow
As of Thursday afternoon, 17 percent of centers tracked by America’s Blood Centers had a supply of one day or less.
The Climate Movement Has Gained Unprecedented Momentum Since 2018
More voters are prioritizing the climate crisis and holding politicians responsible for their ties to oil and gas.
Community Clinics Fighting Coronavirus Could Soon Lose Federal Funding
Community health centers, often the first public health responders, could lose funding unless Congress acts.
Wealthy Donors and Fossil Fuel Interests Pump Millions Into Super PACs for 2020
Fossil fuels companies and executives have contributed $18.8 million so far, with Koch Industries leading the pack.
Climate Crisis Is Increasing the Spread of Infectious Diseases Like Coronavirus
Forced changes in animal migration are bringing humans and animals into closer contact, making outbreaks more likely.