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COVID-19
The Pandemic Isn’t Over Yet, But Congress Is Willing to Gamble That It Is
The U.S. isn’t prepared to deal with future COVID variants, an entirely different pandemic, or even the current spread.
Our Governments Have Chosen Capitalism Over Preparing for Next COVID Surge
In refusing to prioritize preparation for the next COVID surge, our leaders are sacrificing the most vulnerable.
Senators Call for Inquiry Into Low Medicaid COVID Vaccination Rates
Low-income people are disproportionately impacted by the virus but have much lower vaccination rates.
Federal Agency Ends COVID Coverage for Uninsured After GOP Blocks Funds
Around 31 million people in the U.S. don't have health insurance; meanwhile, the BA.2 subvariant threatens another wave.
Disability Doesn’t Make Us Less Worthy of Life. COVID Policy Assumes It Does.
As we hope for a world a little less dominated by COVID, we must recognize that risk will not be the same for everyone.
COVID-Fueled Solitary Confinement Still Plagues Prisons and Jails
Two years into the pandemic, prisons are still using torturous conditions over depopulating prisons to stop the spread.
Unease About Possible New COVID Surge Grows With Rise of BA.2 Variant
If BA.2 or another variant like it attacks with full force, our current “live with it” posture will leave us unprepared.
GOP Is Sabotaging COVID Funding Even as Experts Warn New Surge May Be Coming
Funding is urgently needed for programs like free vaccines and treatment for uninsured people.
Dean Spade Is Asking Activists, “How Much Bolder Could You Be?”
Activists Kelly Hayes and Dean Spade discuss the future of mutual aid.
White House Says Funding for Testing and Vaccines for Uninsured May Run Out Soon
The funding may lapse after Republicans staunchly opposed appropriating only $15 billion for COVID-related measures.