An easier way to get to universal health care
Now is the time to push for better health care. Here are three modest, winnable first steps.
‘Pharma Bro’ Martin Shkreli sentenced to 7 years for fraud
Prosecutors were fighting for at least a 15-year sentence while the defense was pushing for a 12-18 month sentence.
Racism as a public health crisis
Milwaukee’s novel approach to combating racial inequity should inspire other cities.
‘Millions of lives are at stake’: Pressure grows on Biden to back WTO waiver...
“The world needs 10 to 15 billion doses to reach herd immunity, and right now all of the global production together is on track to make 6 billion doses this year.”
Sanders-led panel exposes Big Pharma for ‘ripping off’ Americans with publicly funded meds
"It is unacceptable that half of new prescription drugs invented with the help of NIH scientists now cost more than $111,000," said the HELP Committee chair, urging action by the Biden administration to cut prices.
Progressive Briefing for Tuesday, August 28
Student loan watchdog quits, progressives launch campaign against Kavanaugh, air pollution harms cognitive performance, and more.
New study: Eating organic foods reduces your risk of getting cancer
"Although our findings need to be confirmed, promoting organic food consumption in the general population could be a promising preventive strategy against cancer."
Dozens arrested for demanding food justice at Jane Fonda’s fire drill Friday protest in...
The weekly demonstration coincided with a global youth-led climate strike that aimed to put pressure on governments attending COP 25.
Corporate media’s leaked Chinese documents confirm China didn’t hide Covid-19
It is important for American journalists to combat these misperceptions, so that the U.S. can learn from China’s response on how to better deal with the current crisis.
A post-COVID-19 recovery will not be possible if water, sanitation & hygiene are not...
The global economy and a concerted effort, coordination and imagination is needed to enable not only a worldwide recovery, but also to ensure that the world’s poorest people are not left behind.