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California Sheriff Refuses to Release People From Jail as COVID Outbreak Rages
Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco said he would not enforce public health orders meant to prevent spread of COVID-19.
Billions for Defense Contractor Hidden in New House COVID Relief Bill
The HEROES Act includes a section that funnels money to defense and intelligence companies and their top executives.
GOP Lawmaker Hid Positive COVID Results From Democrat Colleagues for Over a Week
More than 73,000 residents in Pennsylvania have tested positive for the disease as of Thursday.
We Must Respond to the COVID Crash Like We Did to the Great Depression — Boldly
In the face of devastation today, despite trillions in federal stimulus, real political action has been lackluster.
Trump’s Reelection Strategies Are Killing a Massive Number of People
Trump is seriously damaging his own campaign, but that doesn't mean he'll lose.
Noam Chomsky: Mutual Aid Is Rising — and It’s Key to Our Survival
Reports from around the world suggest self-organizing communities keep people safe in the age of COVID.
Ending the Stay-at-Home Order Won’t End Violence Against Women and Girls
Even before the pandemic, gender-based violence was one of the most widespread and persistent human rights abuses.
Trump Demanded Meat Plants Stay Open, COVID Cases Have Now Tripled
Many conditions at meatpacking plants make them the perfect places for coronavirus to spread.
As US Death Count Nears 100,000, Trump Indulges His Ego and Deflects Blame
Trump’s Tuesday gibberish eruption is a feature, not a bug, of his entire presidency.
Trump and GOP Want COVID-19 Protections for Bosses — But Not Workers
Republicans want legal protections for employers as safety enforcement tumbles under President Trump.