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Supreme Court Ruling Against Eviction Moratorium Could Facilitate Surge in COVID
The decision reveals once again that the institution does not serve the interests of working people.
As Cases Surge, CDC Only Tracking a Fraction of Breakthrough COVID-19 Infections
The May 1 decision has left the nation with a muddled understanding of COVID-19's impact on the vaccinated.
Ocasio-Cortez Slams Biden Admin’s “Reckless” Decision on CDC Eviction Moratorium
The White House will allow the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's eviction moratorium to expire on July 31.
US Sees Steepest Single-Year Decline in Life Expectancy Since World War II
Black and Latinx people have been disproportionately affected by the pandemic and the resulting fall in life expectancy.
Biden Extends Eviction Moratorium for One Last Month as Crisis Looms
Advocates fear extending the moratorium for only one more month may just delay and not prevent an eviction crisis.
With Less Than Half the Country Fully Vaccinated, I Fear We Reopen Too Soon
Capitalism is driving the U.S. to reopen before it's ready.
CDC’s Confusing Announcement on Masks Creates a Dangerous Honor System
Hundreds of epidemiologists had fully expected the prior mask mandates to remain in place for at least another year.
COVID Has Catalyzed a Wave of Tenant Organizing That Was Long Overdue
A growing tenants’ rights movement in the U.S. encourages tenants to form unions to collectively bargain with landlords.
Biden May Invoke Defense Production Act to Help Merck Produce New J&J Vaccine
Biden will announce a partnership between Johnson & Johnson and Merck to potentially double production of the vaccine.
US Surpasses More People Vaccinated Than All-Time COVID Cases
Cases, hospitalizations and deaths are finally trending downward after holiday-related highs in January.