Revealed: US funds study on bat coronavirus at Wuhan Institute of Virology
While the current coronavirus outbreak is no doubt zoonotic—originating from animals—, scientists said, ministers and senior government officials claim that the pandemic could have accidentally leaked from the Wuhan Institute of Virology.
Why this farmer went from raising chickens to growing industrial hemp
There is a way out of our cruel, unjust food system.
Trump’s failed coronavirus response
At every point, Trump has used this crisis to compliment himself. This is not leadership. This is the exact opposite of leadership.
Bernie introduces legislation to provide health care for all during pandemic
“During this unprecedented crisis, no one in America should delay seeking medical care because of the cost. If this pandemic has taught us anything, it is that we are only as safe as the least-insured among us.”
Justice Dept launches investigation into recent deaths at nursing home for veterans
“We will aggressively investigate recent events at the Home and, as needed, require the Commonwealth to adopt reforms to ensure patient safety in the future."
Cuomo’s star power exposes Biden drawbacks
Who imagines in four months that Cuomo, a thunderous governor without a federal record and unscarred by any campaign dust-ups, would refuse the party nomination?
‘Bullying of marginalized workers’: Trump moves to slash pay of guest farm workers amid...
"While immigrant farm workers risk their lives working w/o sufficient protection during this dangerous time, this country is excluding them from federal relief packages and lobbying to lower their wages."
The most important thing media can tell us is how we’re getting infected
Finding out what the weak spots are in our defense against the coronavirus is the most vital task journalists can perform right now. It’s news we could use—desperately.
Senators demand answers from Zoom concerning students’ safety and privacy
"We are concerned by recent reports that the platform may not be adequately safeguarding users’ data and privacy."
Progressive populist coalition launches #DemExit petition
#DemExit has trended repeatedly over the last several weeks as people have been outraged to see that once again working people have been left in the cold by the establishment parties.