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Nobel Laureates and Former World Leaders Push Biden to Fund Global COVID Fight
“Billions of people are being ignored as many parts of the rich world turn away from them,” the experts warned.
100 Million New COVID Infections Could Be Just Months Away
The federal government should prepare fully for the next COVID surge, drawing on hard-earned knowledge and tools.
As US Marks 1 Million COVID Deaths, Biden Has Dropped Most Pandemic Protections
After 1 million COVID deaths, the Biden administration must make significant global investments to end the pandemic.
Vaccine Inequity Prolongs Pandemic as Worldwide Death Toll Tops 15 Million
The WHO's staggering death count reveals broader political failures to close the international vaccine gap.
Moderna Got Another $300 Million From US Taxpayers While Hoarding Vaccine Recipe
The corporation has come under fire for overcharging for doses and selling much of its supply to rich countries.
As Over a Million Have Died of COVID, US Billionaires Have Gained $1.7 Trillion
The $1.71 trillion wealth gain alone could pay off nearly the entirety of student loans owed by the public.
Did Blinken Get COVID at the “Nation’s Most Distinguished Superspreader Event”?
Secretary of State Antony Blinken joined a mostly unmasked crowd of 2,600 at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner.
US Surpasses 1 Million COVID Deaths Since Pandemic’s Start
Thousands of deaths could have been avoided with less disinformation and a more equitable health care system in the U.S.
Their Medical Bills Were Getting Too High in US, So They Went to Mexico for Care
Millions of U.S. citizens cross the Southern border each year to flee expensive care, even with health insurance.
SEIU Members Are Voting to Strike in Los Angeles. Here’s Why.
SEIU Local 721 represents 95,000 members, which includes social service workers, nurses, librarians, and more.