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Born Into a Pandemic — Coronavirus Complicates Births for Moms and Babies
Very young babies may be at higher risk for serious complications from COVID-19 than other children.
Not Everyone Can Vote by Mail. Here’s How to Conduct a Safe Election.
Voters with disabilities or needing language help can't reliably complete a ballot anywhere besides a polling place.
Trump-Tied Companies Receive Millions in Small Business Aid
The Justice Department is investigating the loans, as it has found issues with approved and rejected applications.
Families Need Help Paying for COVID Burials But Trump Hasn’t Released the Money
Trump has yet to free up a pool of disaster relief funding specifically intended to help families cover burial costs.
Over 70 Percent of Jobless Americans Didn’t Receive March Unemployment Benefits
The problem is worse in Southeastern states like Florida, where fewer than 8 percent of applicants received benefits.
As We Shelter in Place, Access to Outdoors Should Not Only Be for the Privileged
Like many other inequities exacerbated by COVID-19, access to fresh air in a safe green space is not available to all.
Corporations Don’t Need Another Bailout — Schools Do
Existing inequities in our schools will get a lot worse after the pandemic, unless Congress acts now.
For Families Divided by ICE, the Pandemic Compounds the Nightmare
As families deal with the stresses of the pandemic, those with loved ones in immigration jails are feeling desperate.
Undocumented New Yorkers Are Essential and Underprotected in COVID’s Epicenter
Undocumented New Yorkers have been left outside public measures to help those impacted by the spread of COVID-19.
Betsy DeVos Sued for Garnishing Wages of 285,000 Student Borrowers Amid Pandemic
The CARES Act prohibits the Education Department from seizing the wages and tax refunds of student loan borrowers.