Michigan advisory panel members: Halt water shutoffs amid COVID-19 spread
A majority of the members sent her a letter this morning with a plea: Order a statewide moratorium on water shutoffs to protect the public from the fast-spreading COVID-19.
We won’t go back to normal, because normal was the problem
When a global pandemic strikes, the private-sector austerity model simply falls apart.
The coronavirus outbreak has shown that capitalism is failing
If there’s ever been a time to radically change our social service policies, this is it.
‘For common benefit of all,’ Ireland nationalizes hospitals for duration of coronavirus crisis, sparking...
“How wonderful is this. A beautiful silver lining.”
We need to talk about privilege and the coronavirus pandemic
That so many in the U.S. seem to be operating in paranoia and fear-mongering, there’s no time like the present for us to check our privilege.
Trump will not use Defense Production Act to order manufacturing of vital medical equipment
With prices rising, supplies lacking, and healthcare officials working endlessly, the importance of vital medical equipment should not be negotiable.
Don’t let pharma make us pay twice for COVID-19 treatments
The research we’ve funded is going to be critical in the coming months. We’ve already paid for it. Let’s demand that Congress change the law so that we don’t have to pay again.
As coronavirus opens the door to big changes, the left’s most attractive vision faces...
For many Americans, it’s time for a system change along the lines of the Nordic model. This has the political establishment deeply worried.
Promising coronavirus treatment granted exclusive status to Gilead Sciences by FDA
"We will not tolerate profiteering. Any treatment or vaccine must be made free for all."
‘Humanitarian solidarity’: even under US sanctions, Cuba sends doctor brigade to Italy and more
"It just goes to the history of Cuba’s deep and long-lasting commitment to humanitarian solidarity with other countries.”