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Trump Is Throwing Billions at the Pentagon But Wants Us to Believe He’s a Dove
Hounded by his own scandals, Trump admitted the profit motives behind U.S. militarism, but he’s still funding it.
GOP Proposes Massive Coal Industry Handout, No Direct COVID Relief Payments
Senate Republicans call for $161 million handout to coal industry after nixing COVID relief for struggling Americans.
Several Schools in Pennsylvania and Ohio Find Harmful Bacteria in Water Systems
Bacteria and harmful metals have accumulated in the unused water in building pipes during the pandemic lockdown.
We Need a People’s Bailout as Inequality Worsens Amid COVID-19
History’s largest transfer of wealth went in the wrong direction. The time to reclaim stolen funds is now.
Sturgis Bike Rally Projected to Be Linked to More Than 266,000 COVID Cases
Estimated public health costs from the event are projected to exceed $12.2 billion.
It’s OK to Mourn When “Back to School” Means Staying at Home
This year will be brutal for students, teachers, parents, everyone. Let's exercise compassion when it comes to school.
Sanders Condemns Trump Effort to Rush COVID Vaccine Before Election
The senator's remarks came hours after Trump suggested a vaccine could be put to market “before a very special day.”
Remote Learning Makes Punishment Easier Than Connection
School structures are more conducive to punitive discipline than meaningful teacher-student relationships.
A Doctor Got Charged $10,984 for a COVID-19 Antibody Test — by His Own Employer
The case is the latest example of a provider charging an exorbitant price for a test that costs about $8 to produce.
FDA-Required Tests on Puppies Slow Progress to COVID Treatment
Dosing puppies with drugs designed for humans won’t make people safer. In fact, it poses serious risks to human health.