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COVID-19
Amid Pandemic, Everyone Should Be Deemed “Essential” — and Protected as Such
Why is the military still being funded at astronomical levels, while other agencies are gutted?
When Patients Die Alone, How Do Families and Health Workers Relieve Suffering?
A tremendous emotional toll is imposed when loved ones are forced to battle COVID alone in hospitals or at home.
Coronavirus Pandemic Prompts Global Mental Health Crisis
Millions face isolation, poverty and anxiety.
Trump Admin Says New Bailout Will Help 35 Million Americans. It Probably Won’t.
Experts from across the political spectrum fear the program won’t reach enough businesses or save enough jobs.
Trump Wanted Less Testing Because Jared Kushner Said It Would Spook Wall Street
The president's son-in-law was reportedly behind the decision to emphasize less testing.
Ousted Vaccine Agency Director Will Testify That Our “Darkest Winter” Is Ahead
It is far past time to bring this Monster’s Ball to an end.
Pandemic Policing Is Expanding the Use of Surveillance Technology
Law enforcement agencies are already using small drones to enforce stay-at-home orders and social distancing measures.
Trump’s “Lightning Fast” COVID-19 Test May Be Seriously Flawed, New Study Shows
The Abbott Laboratories test used by the White House missed 48 percent of positives compared to the nasal swab.
The HEROES Act Is a Vital Step Toward Ending COVID, So of Course It Is Doomed
Lindsey Graham announced the COVID-19 relief bill was “dead on arrival” in the Senate.
Was Jared Kushner Testing the Waters for Cancelling Elections in November?
Trump's son-in-law later tried to walk back his comment that the November 3 election may not happen due to COVID-19.