Tuesday, August 18, 2026

USDA grants final approval for Monsanto/Scotts’ genetically engineered grass

"USDA's approval of this genetically engineered grass is as dangerous as it is unlawful."

62% of Americans demand government-ensured healthcare as trust in for-profit system hits historic low

New Gallup poll shows record-high support for universal healthcare, with bipartisan frustration mounting over rising costs and systemic inequities.

The Republican bid to kill the Affordable Care Act is a Trojan horse

If their plan goes through, we’ll have to prepare to care for our aging parents at home without the skills or time to do it properly.

Oxfam reveals how rich nations are helping for-profit health industry exploit poor patients

Development finance institutions run by wealthy countries have fueled "a free-for-all of private greed over public good," the humanitarian group shows in a new report.
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“Hope is not a strategy”: Emergency doctor asks, where are COVID-19 tests? Where is...

“First we’re going to run out of masks, and then we’re going to run out of doctors and nurses, because they’ll become sick.”

FDA classifies tara flour as adulterated, no longer permitted in food items sold in...

Therefore, the ingredient is considered illegal and will no longer be permitted in food items sold in the U.S.

Tell the Truth about Bernie’s Health Care Stand

During the 1993 quest for a health care plan, Secretary Clinton sent Sanders an autographed picture of the two of them, wishing him the best and thanking the senator “for your commitment to real health care access for all Americans.”

Trump’s expected pick for top USDA scientist is not a scientist

Sam Clovis likely to be named undersecretary of the USDA department that manages research on everything from climate change to nutrition.

The pipeline protest before Standing Rock

Last year’s water protectors garnered worldwide attention, but several pipeline fights – such as the Enbridge Sandpiper pipeline victory – got little public notice.

How Bernie Sanders’ fight against Big Pharma dropped inhaler prices from $300 to $20

A Maine woman’s story highlights the impact of progressive action on drug prices.