Bernie Sanders launches Medicare for All digital campaign
“Bottom line is: if other countries around the world are providing quality care to all their people, we can do the same.”
Native American communities have the highest suicide rates, yet interventions are scarce
“It’s about time we had this line. To be able to connect people with resources and listen to them is something I can’t explain except that I was in a situation where I wanted someone to hear me and talk to.”
Local governments can prohibit GE crops, says U.S. court of appeals
In granting its decision the court recognized potential harm to farmers and environment from the widespread planting of GE crops
New Supreme Court ruling could make it easier to hold corporations liable for things...
A new SCOTUS ruling could open the door to corporate liability, making it easier to fight for things like climate change awareness, gun control, and the opioid crisis.
Study shows an abortion ban may lead to a 21% increase in pregnancy-related deaths
Not banning abortion in the first place would reduce pregnancy-related deaths the most.
EPA to fund network of centers to help marginalized communities access environmental justice money
“There are communities waiting for (toxic) sites to get cleaned up. They are waiting for infrastructure to be built so their communities don’t flood.”
Short supplies and price increases give major hospital systems and philanthropies idea to launch...
"The folks who are gouging people and creating shortages, they know who they are. And they're the ones who should be very concerned."
Why COVID-19 will strain the safety net for homeless vets to the breaking point
As the coronavirus spreads across America, the poor bear the brunt of a pandemic that’s exposed the deep class lines in U.S. society.
It’s time to put food policy back on the table
The demand for organic is now outstripping the supply.
Scathing Report Blames State and Federal Government For Flint Water Crisis
“The Flint water crisis occurred when state-appointed emergency managers replaced local representative decision-making in Flint, removing the checks and balances and public accountability that come with public decision-making.”