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COVID-19

Bernie’s Army Redeploys to Support COVID-19’s Frontline Workers
The experience many organizers gained from the Sanders movement had a direct impact on their work.

Trump’s Immigration Suspension Doesn’t Prevent Unemployment or COVID-19 Spread
Trump’s temporary immigration suspension protects U.S. employers, not their employees who live paycheck to paycheck.

Judith Butler: Mourning Is a Political Act Amid the Pandemic and Its Disparities
This is the time to question the conditions that have structured the magnitude and disparities of this epidemic.

Kelli Ward’s Call for “Reopen” Protesters to Dress as Nurses Reveals GOP Cruelty
Arizona Republican Party Chair Kelli Ward told people to dress like health workers and attend anti-stay-at-home rallies.

Students Face Unequal Access During COVID-19 Shutdown
The way we're choosing to educate children during the pandemic will lead to an education crisis, says education scholar.

The Pandemic Hasn’t Stopped Aggressive Medical-Debt Collection
While unemployment soars, debt collection continues, often by the same institutions treating COVID-19 patients.

Trump Against Additional COVID-19 Relief, Backs Cuts to Social Security Instead
Trump has expressed interest in slashing payroll taxes, which fund Social Security and Medicare.

Chomsky: COVID-19 Has Exposed the US Under Trump as a “Failed State”
Chomsky analyzes Trump’s backing of “anti-lockdown” protests, attacks on the postal service and U.S. structural flaws.

Pence’s Barefaced Mayo Clinic Tour Proves He Still Does Not Take COVID Seriously
Pence’s refusal to wear a mask at the hospital showed just how little thought the White House gives to public health.

People With Disabilities and Their Personal Assistants Need COVID Relief Now
Without urgent action, the disability community and their care providers could see disproportionate numbers of deaths.