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Pharma Money Colors Operation Warp Speed’s Quest to Defeat COVID-19
The Trump administration has allowed executives to keep investments in companies profiting from their COVID-19 efforts.
Biden Adviser Says Good Riddance to Scott Atlas, as He Leaves COVID Task Force
The Biden adviser compared Atlas's appointment to the task force to someone going to “a podiatrist for a heart attack.”
As COVID Spikes, It’s Normal to Feel Helpless. Let’s Turn Fear to Activism.
This will be a long, hard winter. Let’s also make it a busy one.
Advocates Push for Washington State to Allow Magic Mushrooms for Dying Patients
A growing body of evidence shows that psilocybin therapy can provide enormous benefits to those with terminal illnesses.
Trump Rushes to Weaken Environmental and Worker Protections Before January 20
The Trump administration is racing to approve dozens of eleventh-hour policy changes.
SCOTUS Rules Against New York State’s COVID Limits on Large Religious Gatherings
Public health experts warned that the Supreme Court ruling would lead to more COVID outbreaks and superspreader events.
Fauci Says He’d “Absolutely” Join a Biden COVID Task Force
The infectious diseases expert is widely regarded as trustworthy on coronavirus by the American people.
Nurse: “We Are Screaming at the Top of Our Lungs and So Few Are Listening”
Medical workers are scared. COVID is spreading. We need public mourning and acts of solidarity.
4 in 10 Americans Plan to Defy CDC Guidelines on Thanksgiving
Millions of Americans have already ventured through airports over the past weekend, the TSA reported.
Climate Activists “Deeply Skeptical” of John Kerry, Biden’s Climate Policy Lead
As Secretary of State, Kerry was instrumental in getting the U.S. involved in the Paris climate accords.