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White House Rewrites EPA Assessment of Chemical Linked to Fetal Heart Damage
EPA scientists found a toxic chemical damages fetal hearts. The Trump White House rewrote their assessment.
Private Utility Monopolies Serve Shareholder Profits. Let’s Make Power Public.
It's about time we began building the political will to make power public.
PFAS “Forever Chemicals” Found in Tap Water Linked to Cancer Risks
The new study comes as alarming laboratory tests detected PFAS in tap water sampled across the country.
National Nurses United Issues Grave Warning on Coronavirus
The labor union warns that the nation's hospitals are woefully unprepared.
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.
Trump Interior Official Pushed Climate Misinformation Into Federal Reports
An Interior official with ties to fossil fuels industry has modified federal reports to include misleading information.
Unions Helped Stop the Spread of Ebola. They’re Trying Again With Coronavirus.
This isn’t the first time working people have used their collective power to slow the spread of an infectious disease.
The Coronavirus May Provide the Best Argument for Medicare for All
The death toll from coronavirus has reached 11 in the United States.
Coronavirus Outbreak in Nursing Home Highlights Risk in Elder Care Facilities
Residents are at heightened risk of serious complications due to the dual threat of age and close living conditions.