Monday, June 23, 2025

EPA’s historic ban on toxic chemicals: A win for health, or a temporary victory?

The EPA bans two carcinogenic chemicals after decades of advocacy, but political and industrial challenges loom.

Medicare for All could save the country $5.1 trillion over ten years

"Based on 2017 U.S. healthcare expenditure figures, the cumulative savings for the first decade operating under Medicare for All would be $5.1 trillion."

Viruses know no borders. Vaccines shouldn’t either.

As an Indian American, my family has experienced the worst of this pandemic in two countries. For any of us to be safe, we all need vaccine equity.

Study finds 13 percent rise in infant mortality in Texas following abortion ban

A new study reveals a significant increase in infant deaths in Texas after the state’s near-total abortion ban, highlighting the far-reaching consequences of restrictive abortion policies.

Berkeley Soda Tax Is Working

Are Berkeley residents better off?

The beginning is near: The deep north, evictions and pipeline deadlines

None of us know how this moment in history is going to work out.

The secret Republican plan to unravel Medicaid

Don’t be fooled. Spread the word.

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.

Paraquat: A dangerous chemical still used in the fields of agriculture

Settling the matter in a court of law is essential for people that were exposed to the herbicide paraquat and now have a Parkinson’s disease diagnosis.