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Chomsky: COVID-19 Has Exposed the US Under Trump as a “Failed State”
Chomsky analyzes Trump’s backing of “anti-lockdown” protests, attacks on the postal service and U.S. structural flaws.
Experts Warn Trump Plan for States to Test 2% of Residents “Doesn’t Do Anything”
Congressional Democrats accused the White House of abdicating its responsibility by putting the onus on states.
Despite COVID-19, Trump Keeps on Gutting Protections for Workers
Plummeting labor standards and enforcement under Trump has made workplaces even more dangerous during the pandemic.
Postal Union Slams Trump for Holding Funds Hostage to Force “Draconian Cuts”
In 2018, a White House task force released a proposal that, if implemented, would begin privatizing the Postal Service.
Trump Wants to Shield Companies Against COVID-19 Lawsuits From Sick Workers
Businesses are asking for the right to expose their workers to fatal risks with no consequences.
New Trump Plan to Reopen Economy Contains No National COVID-19 Testing Strategy
Public health experts and business leaders have warned that the U.S. must significantly expand its testing capacity.
GOP Buried Overwhelming Benefits for Millionaires in COVID-19 Relief Package
Nearly 82 percent of benefits will go to millionaires and billionaires at a cost of $90 billion to taxpayers this year.
Mega-Rich Hedge Funds Swoop Down to Grab COVID-19 Small Business Relief Funds
Some hedge funds insist they are small businesses that could use a helping hand.
Stamp Purchases, Congressional Action Urged as Trump Threatens Postal Service
There is no vote-by-mail if there is no postal service.
Islamophobia Has No Place in the Fight Against COVID-19
We must reject both overt and subtle messaging linking COVID-19 to Islam.