Proposed PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ regulations fail in U.S. Congress
Although progress on limiting has stalled in the U.S. Congress, states are introducing and passing their own regulations and bans on forever chemicals.
FDA Approves Genetically Engineered Potato
The FDA just approved a new GMO potato which can now be sold in the U.S.
Pandemic doesn’t stop corporate media from crusading against universal healthcare
It’s clear that the American system of making health insurance a privilege only for those who work—or for those poor and old enough to qualify for Medicaid and Medicare—has made the U.S. especially vulnerable to Covid-19.
Community groups and activists pivot to mutual aid amid ongoing water crisis in Jackson,...
With 150,000 residents still lacking safe drinking water, grassroots organizations are scrambling to address a crisis decades in the making.
Trump orders meat plants to stay open during pandemic
"...PETA asks the nation to rise up and shout a resounding 'NO' to keeping slaughterhouses open at this time."
Amazon, Instacart workers strike amid coronavirus pandemic
"The richest man in the world can't even provide basic protection for his workers during this pandemic crisis because it hurts his bottom line."
Curbing the Soda Industry’s Influence, One County at a Time
Colorado's Boulder County Board of Health will not take donations of any kind from the beverage industry.
On Medicare’s 54th birthday, another year closer to winning Medicare for All
The single payer movement has the power to win improved Medicare for All if it doesn’t back down.
7 ways schools can prioritize health and safety this winter
This winter, you can find the perfect illness prevention strategy for your campus by talking to your staff and developing a feasible plan.
5.4 million have lost their health insurance amid pandemic
“We have got to work together to make sure that anyone in America who is sick—regardless of their income or immigration status—can seek the medical treatment they need during this national emergency.”