Noam Chomsky: Corporate patents & rising anti-science rhetoric will prolong pandemic
It’s overwhelmingly a far-right phenomenon. Others have been drawn in. And I think there are many sources.
Racism as a public health crisis
Milwaukee’s novel approach to combating racial inequity should inspire other cities.
Covid-19 crisis failure, people must save themselves and the economy
Our actions need to be about building a people’s movement that grows in power before and after the November elections.
New report details fracking’s ‘widespread and severe harm’ to health and climate
"From a public health perspective and a climate perspective, stopping fracking is imperative."
FDA approves first oral treatment for postpartum depression
In clinical trials, drug manufacturers Sage Therapeutics and Biogen said the zuranolone pill quickly reduced postpartum symptoms such as depression and other cognitive issues.
Meet the 20-Year-Old Fighting to End Food Waste While Taking Finals
College sophomore Maria Rose Belding is helping connect more than 200 large-scale food banks nationwide through her online database.
Once Again, the VA Turns Down Navy Vets for Agent Orange Benefits
A federal court had ordered the VA to reassess its policy denying Agent Orange benefits to Navy sailors who served in the Vietnam War. The VA’s conclusion: They still don’t qualify.
We just can’t wait for world leaders to fix our broken food system
When global leaders won’t save our food system, cities take the lead.
How the President Can Curb Big Pharma Greed
Rep. Pocan’s letter urges President Obama to “use executive action and take concrete steps” to address the drug cost crisis, and lists three tools that the president can use.
Atlantic City could be the next Flint – but residents are fighting to save...
Chris Christie-appointed officials may soon privatize the city’s water utility.