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Ecosystem Destruction Fueled the Pandemic. Pollution Has Made It Worse.
Ecosystem loss from deforestation and agriculture has caused hundreds of diseases to jump from other animals to humans.
Fauci Describes Vaccine Rollout as “Below Where We Want to Be” Right Now
Operation Warp Speed sought to vaccinate 20 million before December 31. So far, just 2.1 million have been vaccinated.
McConnell Rejects Initial Moves to Pass $2,000 Stimulus Bill
The increased stimulus proposal is supported by Democrats, a handful of Republican senators and President Donald Trump.
Getting COVID Vaccines to Rural Areas Is Harder Than It Looks
Getting accurate information about the vaccine and how to receive it into rural areas has proved difficult.
Sanders Says Trump Must Get GOP to Stop Blocking $2,000 Relief Checks
The House on Monday will attempt to pass legislation to increase the direct payments in the aid measure to $2,000.
Fauci and Other Health Officials Warn of Post-Holiday Coronavirus Spike
The health experts' warnings came the morning after Trump refused to sign a $900 billion pandemic relief bill.
Members of Congress Profited From Paycheck Protection Program
This data comes as Congress passes a meager $600 relief check for ordinary workers.
Trump’s Intervention Puts Flawed But Necessary COVID Relief Bill at Risk
President Donald Trump's attempt at sabotage could derail congressional efforts to protect the economy.
New Organizing Model Helps Build Worker Power Among the Unorganized During COVID
The Emergency Workplace Organizing Committee is training workers and helping them organize in non-unionized workplaces.
Inclusive Vaccine Trials Are Vital, But Let’s Not Boost Biological Views of Race
Conducting inclusive vaccine trials helps build trust, but narratives around them must not entrench scientific racism.