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The COVID-19 Pandemic Shows the Dangers of For-Profit Housing
Rents may have decreased for some in major cities, but the massive eviction crisis shows the true nature of the market.
Florida Seniors Forced to Camp Overnight in Cars in Hope of Vaccine
Florida broke the record for the highest single-day increase in new cases on Thursday.
Sanders Says $2,000 Checks Are “First Order of Business” for Biden, New Congress
Sanders warned that failure to quickly deliver material aid could lead to electoral backlash akin to the 2010 midterms.
A New COVID Strain Is 70 Percent More Transmissible and Already Widespread in US
Currently, there is no evidence that this variant causes more severe illness or increased risk of death.
Organizers Say Urban Agriculture Is Not Just a Hobby, It’s an Act of Resilience
These activists are working to decolonize the food system and shape the narrative around urban agriculture.
“Last Responders” Are Bracing for a Surge in COVID Deaths Across US
The crush of COVID-related deaths has overwhelmed morgues, funeral homes and religious leaders.
Biden Promised to Help Asylum Seekers. He Should Start by Repealing Title 42.
The next administration must commit to ending the misuse of a public health law to expel asylum seekers.
Emergence of New COVID Variant Reflects Critical Need for Vaccination
The appearance of the SARS-CoV-2 variant makes it even more important that people get vaccinated as soon as possible.
The Richest 500 People in the World Added $1.8 Trillion to Their Wealth in 2020
The wealthiest people in the world made historic income gains in 2020 as most people struggled to afford rent and food.
As Stimulus Falls Short, Mutual Aid Organizers Work to Meet People’s Needs
A broad movement of grassroots organizations are tending to their community’s well-being as COVID-19 surges nationwide.