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Biden’s Jobs Plan Expands Access to Care Outside For-Profit Nursing Homes
New research reveals nursing homes owned by private equity investors have higher death rates.
“Build Back Fossil Free!” Indigenous Youth Rally to Demand Biden Stop Pipelines
Only tribal nations have the right to decide if pipelines run through their lands, the activists say.
Dozens of Democrats Urge Biden to Immediately Shut Down Dakota Access Pipeline
Indigenous tribes and environmentalists argue that the Dakota Access pipeline is operating unlawfully.
Appalachian Pipeline Blockade Ends With Arrests After 932 Days
The multiyear direct action ended last week after two protesters were arrested and jailed without bail.
46 Million in US Say They Would Not Be Able to Afford Needed Health Care
18 percent of U.S. adults report that someone in their household skipped needed care over the past year due to cost.
Flood Risks Are Rising Amid Climate Change, But Congress Is Delaying Action
FEMA was supposed to update flood insurance rules on April 1, but Congress has delayed the urgent changes once again.
Rich Countries Are Using Vaccines as a Power Play — and Everyone Could Suffer
The U.S., U.K., EU and Israel are hoarding vaccines. To beat COVID, we need true global cooperation instead.
Biden Needs to Treat the Climate as an Emergency — Starting Now
We have proven to ourselves once again that solutions are there to be seized.
EU, WHO and Dozens of World Leaders Endorse Plan for Future Pandemic Treaty
“No single government or multilateral agency can address this threat alone,” a joint letter from world leaders states.
COVID Vaccine Hesitancy Drops Among All in US, New Survey Shows
Among all groups, Republicans and white evangelical Christians were the most likely to say they will not get vaccinated.