Wash your hands? Despite pandemic, thousands still have no water in Detroit, a coronavirus...
Despite the city announcing a moratorium on water shutoffs and a program to help thousands of residents restore service last month, people in Detroit are still reporting lack of access to water and even ongoing shutoffs.
From Syria to U.S.-Mexico border, refugees worldwide face hunger & deprivation as Covid-19 spreads
After weeks of warnings, COVID-19 cases are emerging in refugee camps, where social distancing is often impossible and healthcare extremely limited.
Greed is prolonging the pandemic
The longer it takes the world to get vaccinated, the more variants we’ll see.
Whole milk returns to school lunches reversing an Obama-era restriction
Since the USDA Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) issued immediate guidance, the legislation allows schools to begin serving these options immediately.
Kids need to wear masks when they go to school in person, and parents...
I know this is easier said than done but, in my view, this struggle is worth the effort.
Bruno Mars donates $1 million to Flint water crisis relief effort
“Ongoing challenges remain years later for Flint residents, and it’s important that we don’t forget our brothers and sisters affected by this disaster.”
Pre-existing conditions: The age group most vulnerable if coverage goes away
It is hard to imagine protection for pre-existing coverage for those 55-64 being overturned given the universal appeal of this mandate and the policy reports already being generated.
No one should have to bargain for health care
As the GM strike shows, employers use their workers’ health as a bargaining chip. Medicare for All would end that.
The US is taking a bite out of its food insecurity – here’s one...
This increase in SNAP benefits would still not lead to a food-secure diet in many places because of high local food prices.
How Much of the Most Common Weed Killer Are You Eating? The FDA Doesn’t...
News that the agency will finally start testing for glyphosate residue only begs the question: What took so long?