Friday, April 19, 2024

In rural America, resentment over COVID-19 shutdowns is colliding with rising case numbers

The early compassionate and cohesive community responses to COVID-19 quickly gave way to growing anger and compliance fatigue.

Is drinking water in the US safe? Not by a long shot

Health violations actually skyrocketed in rural areas in the 2000s after the EPA revised its process.

People in Arkansas Poisoned by Koch Brothers-Owned Paper Plant

Residents have been reported experiencing respiratory and sinus problems, sore throats, nausea and allergies which could be from these factory toxins.

Court orders EPA to close loophole, factory farms required to report toxic pollution

“This safeguard isn't just about protecting the environment; it's about making entire communities safe for the people who live in them.”

It’s the for-profit health care industry telling us we can’t afford Medicare for All

We need leaders who represent us and not the for-profit health care industry.

EPA refuses to allow warning labels for glyphosate

California tried to warn the public about glyphosate but the EPA is siding with Monsanto.

EPA will not ban chlorpyrifos

President Trump’s EPA responded yesterday to a petition from public health and environmental groups who had pushed for a ban on the...

Ryan’s fundraising off health care and trying to kill It for millions

He’s determined to raise as much money as possible to fuel his own rise, and his party’s, no matter how many people’s health may suffer in the process.

Louisiana offers clear example why states should expand Medicaid – not reduce it

Legislators in Washington and in state capitols would be wise to see these results as a bellwether for the nation.

The darkest day of the year

"This tax bill is a moral and economic obscenity."