Friday, July 24, 2026

Only the poor starve: Hunger in the time of COVID

The World Food Program (WFP) warns that, “millions of civilians living in conflict-scarred nations, including many women and children, face being pushed to the brink of starvation, with the spectra of famine a very real and dangerous possibility.”

Bernie urges Treasury Secretary to clarify PPP loan forgiveness

"We encourage Treasury and the SBA to act now to avoid more confusion for small business owners and lenders."

Harvard and Jeffrey Epstein

“Once Epstein was convicted, Harvard should have cut him off from further communication with the [Faculty of Arts and Sciences]. He didn't deserve more.”

Canadian prime minister bans assault weapons 7 days after series of shootings

"There is no use and no place for such weapons in Canada."

A new low’: Betsy DeVos sued for garnishing wages of nearly 300,000 student loan...

"By continuing to use its harsh collection tools during this public health and economic crisis, the Department of Education is placing the health, safety, and well-being of vulnerable student loan borrowers in peril."

Trump admin sits on $43 billion intended for clean energy loans while unemployment soars

"These utility-led programs could drive significant job and economic growth statewide as we step out of our current pause."

Amid shutdowns, youth climate activists are writing the curriculum for a just economic recovery

“Organizing is intertwined with our survival as a people, and that can’t take a back seat."

Why Mitch McConnell’s refusal to help states with pandemic costs is morally bankrupt

McConnell is focused on one thing—capitalizing on the crisis at the expense of working Americans.

Military spending in 2019 hits highest increase in a decade

“The COVID-19 crisis has made clearer than ever the flaws in our system, one that prioritizes military spending and global instability over the well-being of our people.”

Prominent economists ask government for substantial improvements to short-time compensation program in next COVID-19...

“Congress has the power to protect ordinary workers during this public health and economic crisis.”