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Woodward: Trump Possessed “Specific Knowledge That Could Have Saved Lives”
Woodward said this past February, during which Trump barely acted on COVID, will be debated by historians for decades.
Trump Faces Backlash for Rally That Could Become a COVID Super-Spreader Event
The rally was the first indoor campaign event for Trump since his June 20 rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Years of Neglect Have Created Devastating Consequences for Tribal Colleges
Tribal colleges are a lifeline for rural and disenfranchised Native communities.
Firefighters Combating Wildfires Are Facing Dangerously Heightened COVID-19 Risk
Protecting the health of firefighters fighting wildfires helps the fight against the pandemic.
Workers’ Health Data Collected for COVID Safety Poses Risk to Labor Rights
Many of these technologies pose severe threats to workers' privacy and other fundamental rights.
Trump Aides Tried to Alter CDC COVID Reports to Fit President’s False Claims
Leaked emails show an effort to bring COVID-19 reports into alignment with Trump's false narrative on the pandemic.
Trump Campaign Boots NYT Reporter After She Remarks on Lack of Masks at Rally
Trump bragged about the size of the crowd at the Michigan rally, even though people were “crammed” close together.
Universities Should Learn Lessons of 9/11 and Transform in the Face of Pandemic
Similar to 9/11, our current moment is one of collective trauma. Higher education must respond accordingly.
Trump Demands Schools Reopen in Person or Get Defunded
Polling has shown the vast majority of Americans are against defunding schools that choose to do online learning.
Hospitals and Nursing Homes Are Failing to Separate COVID Patients
As recently as July, a survey of nurses found that 32 percent work in facilities without a dedicated COVID unit.