Two major pipeline spills reported same week Trump advances KXL, DAPL
America's 2.5 million miles pipelines “suffer hundreds of leaks and ruptures every year, costing lives and money.”
“Voices being ignored”: Regulators fail to enforce water-pollution laws in communities of color
"For communities already facing severe burdens due to racism, social conditions, and/or environmental and health hazards, the inability to turn on a tap and receive clean, safe water is particularly devastating—and unjust."
Alarming levels of glyphosate found in popular American foods
The groups that released the report are calling for a permanent ban on the use of glyphosate as a pre-harvest drying agent because of the residue levels.
Ryan’s fundraising off health care and trying to kill It for millions
He’s determined to raise as much money as possible to fuel his own rise, and his party’s, no matter how many people’s health may suffer in the process.
Republican’s treacherous health care plan: betrayal of the American people
What kind of human beings would do this to their fellow human beings?
‘Monstrous’: Federal judge rules HIV drug coverage mandate violates religious freedom
"No one's religious beliefs should ever prevent access to essential lifesaving medication."
One small statement from CDC, one giant hope for our humanity
Tragically, under the previous White House direction and interference, CDC became corrupted and overruled, and its reputation is quite tarnished.
Universal mask-wearing would save nearly 130,000 lives by spring 2021, study finds
The researchers estimated what the death toll until March 2021 would be for each state if mask-wearing and social distancing mandates are put in place, versus if they are not.
The most important thing media can tell us is how we’re getting infected
Finding out what the weak spots are in our defense against the coronavirus is the most vital task journalists can perform right now. It’s news we could use—desperately.
Why We Must Fight the Attack on Planned Parenthood
Planned Parenthood is under attack. But here is an economic argument for funding family planning and women’s health services. It's critical that all of us step up right now to defend Planned Parenthood.