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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.
Vaccine Distribution Must Protect Immigrant Workers Who Lack Lawful Work Status
These workers should receive the vaccine that may save their lives without fear of deportation.
Housing Justice Advocates Call on CDC to Extend Federal Eviction Moratorium
The federal eviction moratorium is set to expire at year's end amid a surging pandemic and plunging temperatures.
Hundreds of Thousands of Students Traveled Home This Week Amid COVID Spike
Masking, social distancing and single-household celebrations are key to stopping new outbreaks.
Pence Was Exposed to COVID From Top Aide. He Plans to Keep Campaigning Anyway.
CDC guidelines call for a 14-day quarantine after exposure, but the vice president has chosen to endanger lives instead.