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Elections May Have to Change During the Coronavirus Outbreak. Here’s How.
Experts share what you need to know about how coronavirus could affect the way voters cast their ballots in November.
We Need Testing and Trust — Not Travel Bans, Says Epidemiologist
“Foreign virus” is a nonsensical term for something that affects us all, says infectious disease expert Derek Cummings.
Sanders Campaign Mobilizes Donors to Raise $2 Million for Coronavirus Relief
Supporters said the fundraising moves exemplified the message of solidarity the Vermont lawmaker has run on.
New Federal Sick Leave Law Fails to Protect Many Workers From COVID-19 Threat
The bad news is that the law does not provide blanket coverage for all workers. Instead, it’s a confusing mess.
Our Responses to COVID-19 Must Center Disability Justice
Here’s how we can turn these unprecedented and slapdash coronavirus measures into actual disability justice.
We Can’t Let COVID-19 Drive Us Into Authoritarianism
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, will we collapse into authoritarianism or learn the lessons of this moment?
As Coronavirus Cases Spike Worldwide, We Need Global Cooperation to Halt Spread
The worldwide death toll from the coronavirus pandemic has topped 10,000, with over 250,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19.
NYC Public Hospital Worker Warns “We Should Expect the Worst” From Coronavirus
Amid a shortage of N95 masks and lack of rapid testing, caregivers are being ordered to work unless they show symptoms.
Here are the 51 Republican Senators Who Voted Against Expanding Paid Sick Leave
Every Republican present for the vote voted against the amendment while every Senate Democrat voted in favor.
Without Adequate Protective Gear, Doctors Fear They’re Infecting Patients
The CDC and hospitals have put medical providers and patients at risk as they fail to address national supply shortages.