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Progressives Urge Dems to Call House Minority Leader to Testify at Trump Trial
Some say the failure to call witnesses after news of Trump's remarks to Kevin McCarthy would be a dereliction of duty.
Biden Indicates Americans May Need to Wear Masks Throughout 2021
One health model suggests total deaths from COVID-19 could be cut in half between now and June 1 if everyone wore masks.
Fauci Says There Could Be “Open Season” for COVID Vaccines by April
Virtually anybody in any category could start to get vaccinated by April.
New Lancet Report: 40 Percent of US COVID Deaths Could Have Been Avoided
The scathing new report is an indictment of both Trump and a health care system that values profit over human life.
Once Lauded for Pandemic Response, Andrew Cuomo Now Compared to Trump
Cuomo's profile rose amid the early outbreak, but new reports show his actions may have hampered New York's efforts.
Millions of Counterfeit N95 Masks Have Made Their Way to Hospitals
Fake N95 masks pouring into the country have fooled health care leaders from coast to coast.
Up to 12 Million Kids Live in Food-Insecure Households. COVID Bills Address It.
Food hardship has disproportionately affected households with children, especially Black and Latino households.
Hopes of Achieving Herd Immunity by Fall Look Dim, Biden’s Health Experts Warn
Anthony Fauci says 90 percent of the population needs to be vaccinated for herd immunity, but roadblocks await.
Hospitalizations for Liver Disease Soar With Pandemic-Fueled Alcohol Use
Medical specialists say hospital admissions for alcoholic liver disease have spiked by up to 50 percent since March.
Texas Teen Was Forced to Use College Savings to Prevent Mom’s Eviction
Progressives say this common story exemplifies policy makers' failure to provide affordable housing and education.