9-year-old girl’s asthma death officially linked to air pollution in unprecedented coroner ruling
"Toxic air pollution is a public health crisis, especially for our children, and the inquest underlined yet again the importance of pushing ahead with bold policies such as expanding the Ultra Low Emission Zone to inner London."
Images from Standing Rock: The people from Oceti Sakowin Camp
"There’s so much that needs to happen. The direct effect hits all of us."
Dakota Access pipeline approved a week after co-owner’s pipeline spilled 600,000 gallons of oil...
“You could just smell this oil smell. A customer walks in and says ‘nobody smoke.’ You could see it just spewing.”
Navajo Nation has highest COVID-19 infection rate in the US
The Navajo Nation's alarming surge in cases is another example of an underserved and historically marginalized minority population being particularly vulnerable to the coronavirus pandemic.
A doctor went to his own employer for a COVID-19 antibody test. It cost...
Physicians Premier ER charged Dr. Zachary Sussman’s insurance $10,984 for his COVID-19 antibody test even though Sussman worked for the chain and knows the testing materials only cost about $8. Even more surprising: The insurer paid in full.
The selfish politics of anti-abortionists
Those claiming to be against abortion often rely on being able to access the procedure when they need it—a common conservative approach to social needs.
March Against Monsanto Happening Everywhere May 21
"We will not stand for cronyism. We will not stand for poison. That’s why we March Against Monsanto."
Significant pipeline spill contaminates local water just 200 miles from Standing Rock
Local news have mentioned the event, but mainstream media outlets have ignored news of the spill.
Even Trump voters are pissed about losing Obamacare
It still isn’t straightforward as to what the Republicans can actually do to Obamacare without some support from the Democrats.
My breast cancer journey revealed the flaws of an unjust health system
Our ability to care for ourselves during a health crisis should not be dependent on generous employers or on our zip code.