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Trump Calls COVID-19 “Foreign Virus” as US Fails to Curtail Its Spread
After downplaying the threat of coronavirus for days, President Trump addressed the nation on Wednesday night.
Lack of Paid Sick Leave Prevents Workers From Complying With CDC Advice
Republican senators recently blocked legislation requiring employers to grant paid leave in response to the outbreak.
Nurses on Front Lines of Coronavirus Pandemic Demand Medicare for All
Nurses are holding a national day of action today to demand better protections for health care workers and the public.
Naomi Klein and Alicia Garza Discuss Calls to Shut Down Primaries and Debates
Klein and Garza critique the Democratic Party strategists who say it's time to end the primaries by ending the debates.
Activists Call for Health Measures to Prevent Coronavirus at Immigrant Jails
The Trump administration’s immigration policies may put detainees at particular risk.
Prisons Worldwide Face Coronavirus Crisis From Overcrowding, Lack of Sanitation
New York will also be forcing its prisoners to produce hand sanitizer for the state for an average of 65 cents an hour.
There Have Been Nearly 80 Attacks in Afghanistan Since US Signed “Peace Deal”
Amid the violence, two rivals are claiming victory in Afghanistan’s presidential race and holding dueling inaugurations.
Progressives Urge Elizabeth Warren to Rally Behind Bernie Sanders
After ending her campaign, Warren gave no indication whether she will endorse either of her former rivals.
The Coronavirus May Provide the Best Argument for Medicare for All
The death toll from coronavirus has reached 11 in the United States.
Long Lines, Closed Polling Places Hurt Black, Latinx and Student Voters
On Super Tuesday, many voters reported waiting in line for more than three hours to cast a ballot.