2.3 million Americans exposed to high levels of strontium in drinking water
High strontium in drinking water is linked to rickets in children, an extremely rare skeletal condition causing soft, sometimes deformed, bones.
High Levels of Lead in Chicago Drinking Fountains
Of the 1,891 outdoor fountains in city parks, 445 exceeded the EPA's action level for lead.
Why do Europeans live longer than Americans?
Over a generation ago, in a more equal United States, no one had to ask that question.
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.
Progressive Briefing for Friday, August 10, 2018
Trump rule would give $2.5 billion tax cut to big bank fat cats, Judge blocks Trump administration from deporting asylum seekers, Argentina Senate votes against legalizing abortion, and more.
Young people are primary coronavirus spreaders, WHO warns
The WHO findings were based on an analysis of roughly 6 million international cases that spanned from late February to mid-July.
Women’s health is on the chopping block, again
Defunding Planned Parenthood could cause a national health crisis for low-income women – and men, too.
How we won the ‘no’ in #NoDAPL – and what we must take on...
Native-led direct action and solidarity are the foundation stones as we continue to protect our water and Mother Earth.
Trump decides against reopening Affordable Care Act enrollment amid coronavirus pandemic
Progressive lawmakers criticize the Trump administration's decision calling it a deliberate blocking of vulnerable Americans, which with have "negative consequences."
Toxic metals contaminate all baby foods tested: New government report
"The FDA must set standards and regulate this industry much more closely, starting now.”