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Environment & Health
Climate Crisis Stokes Flames in California, Putting Disabled People at Risk
PG&E, the utility responsible for some of California's deadliest fires, is hurting people by shutting off power.
New Dark Money Groups Sound a Lot Like the Natural Gas Industry
Groups funded by anonymous donors are spreading blatant lies, obfuscating the dangers of carbon and methane emissions.
California Governor Declares Statewide Emergency as Nearly 200,000 Evacuate
The fires must be met with urgent and nationwide climate action.
Patients Eligible for Charity Care Instead Get Big Bills
Nonprofit hospitals admit they sent $2.7 billion in bills over the course of a year.
My Breast Cancer Journey Revealed the Flaws of an Unjust Health System
Our ability to care for ourselves during a health crisis should not be dependent on generous employers or our zip code.
Here’s How the US Could Afford “Medicare for All”
Simply strike the words “who are age 65 or over” from the 1965 amendments to the Social Security Act.
Trump “Wellness” Programs Gut Protections for Those With Pre-Existing Conditions
The proposal is the latest example of the Trump administration encouraging states to take steps to undermine the ACA.
Religious Corporations Are Interfering in Doctor-Patient Relationships
Faith-based health facilities are increasingly imposing their biases on the medical decision-making process.
Pink Ribbon Awareness Campaigns Will Never Deliver Public Health
Many disease awareness campaigns ignore key issues like health care access and environmental health hazards.
New Data Show Severity of Water Contamination in Poor Neighborhoods
A new report highlights the glaring injustice inherent in the U.S.'s drinking water systems.