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“Shelter in Place” Is Putting Domestic Violence Survivors in a Dire Situation
Sheltering in place is crucial. But what happens when it's with your abuser?
DOJ Seeks to Exploit Coronavirus Emergency to Detain People Indefinitely
The Trump administration’s invocation of emergency powers could lead to egregious violations of constitutional rights.
Citing Coronavirus, EPA Suspends Environmental Rules Indefinitely
The EPA is using the global pandemic to create loopholes for destroying the environment.
Rep. Omar Blasts Trump’s “American Exceptionalism” as US Leads in COVID-19 Cases
Ilhan Omar discusses the emergency relief package and Trump's response to the pandemic.
Governments Say “Stay at Home,” But Thousands Don’t Have a Home
Homelessness was at crisis levels in the U.S. COVID-19 has put this already vulnerable population even more at risk.
We Need Universal Mail-In Ballots for the 2020 Election
Voting by mail exclusively would preclude the need for poll workers during a pandemic.
“In a Week We Will Be Italy,” Says New York ER Doctor About COVID-19 in the US
New York City is seeing the same surge in COVID-19 cases that overwhelmed health care systems in China, Italy and Spain.
Sanders Fights for Worker Protections in $2 Trillion Stimulus Package
The Senate's unanimously approved historic emergency relief package includes a large corporate bailout fund.
Glenn Beck Tells Older Americans to Get Back to Work
Beck isn't the only prominent conservative to argue older Americans should risk their lives to save the economy.
The Senate Has Passed the Largest Corporate Bailout in US History
The package establishes a $4.5 trillion fund to bail out large corporations with little to no enforceable restrictions.