The unsung Caribbean roots of the vegan food movement
Last year, 9.7 million Americans were reported to follow a plant-based diet.
Reports of racial disparities in COVID vaccines distort science
Out of context numbers and percentages only create public misunderstanding of the scientific results.
“This is not our first pandemic”
Native communities share heritage ways to live and care for each other during this latest pandemic.
Protesters rise up to block health care repeal
It is clear that people in the United States will not tolerate changes that drive millions of more people off of health insurance.
Big pharma keeps bankrolling house GOP’s dark money arm
Pharmaceutical companies stand to lose big under a single-payer system, since it might enable the government to negotiate lower drug prices.
Trump administration admits 1,400+ more people will die each year following coal plant deregulation
Trump recently announced a massive rollback of Obama-era environmental regulations on coal-fired power plants and carbon dioxide emissions that contribute to climate change.
‘Our bodies are on the line’: NYC nurses demand protective gear as COVID-19 death...
Nurses in California, Florida, Kansas, Missouri, Nevada and Texas are protesting one of the nation’s largest hospital chains for a “lack of preparedness” amid the coronavirus pandemic.
‘Absolute robbery’: Gilead announces $3,120 price tag for Covid-19 drug developed with $70 million...
“Taxpayers provided funding for the development of this drug. Now Gilead is price-gouging off it during a pandemic. Beyond disgusting,” said Sen. Bernie Sanders.
Despite coronavirus threat, Americans for Prosperity still leads fight against Medicaid expansion
Coronavirus or not, AFP’s opposition to health care for the poor and working poor remains resolute.
With pandemic a ‘tipping point,’ UN warns 1 billion more people headed for extreme...
Unless strong and meaningful action is taken now, including major social investments and a Green New Deal-style program, the Covid-19 crisis will make an already dire economic situation much worse.