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COVID-19
House Democrats Press Biden to Support Major Investment in Global Vaccine Supply
42 House Democrats are calling on Biden to support a $25 billion investment in the production of eight billion vaccines.
Anti-Asian Violence Didn’t Start or End With Trump’s White House
After the 2008 crisis, prosecutors ignored the big banks and baselessly tried to scapegoat a Chinese American business.
Laws Criminalizing HIV Are Obstructing Efforts to End the AIDS Epidemic
It’s Pride 2021, but laws that punish people for their HIV status are still on the books in 32 states.
COVID Isn’t Over — the US Must Do More to Combat It Worldwide
The Biden administration's efforts are sizable, but they're not nearly enough.
Even With Light at the End of the Pandemic Tunnel, We Mustn’t Be Complacent
The hope of economic recovery can unravel very quickly if we give in to GOP pressure against a big infrastructure bill.
Teaching Through COVID Was Grief-Filled. I Hope It Pushes Us to Dream Bigger.
I daydream of the transformative potential of this hardship, imagining a future that better serves all our children.
The World Trade Organization Is Threatening Vaccine Equity and Climate Goals
A 1994 WTO agreement has enabled a few large companies to control most of the intellectual property rights in the world.
Eric Carle Has Died. “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” Reminds Us How to Live.
With so much uncertainty still surrounding us, Eric Carle and "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" are highly instructive.
Infectious Disease Expert: Only Way to Get to Immunity Is to Vaccinate the World
Monica Gandhi discusses the investigation into COVID's origins and how the U.S. can best use its vaccine surplus.
A Growing International Movement Is Calling for a “People’s Vaccine”
Activist groups are pressuring wealthy countries and the WTO to let poorer countries manufacture their own vaccines.