Bernie and nearly 140 lawmakers urge congressional leaders to fund health centers during pandemic
"Nothing is more fundamental to our recovery than the strengthening of America’s public health safety net.”
Sanders, Harris, Markey introduce bill to provide monthly $2,000 payments during the COVID-19 crisis
As rent comes due and bills continue to pile up, Americans desperately need assistance to financially survive this crisis.
Government watchdog groups call for Barr’s removal from office citing abuse of powers
"We are a nation of laws yet William Barr, the nation's top law enforcement official, has routinely abused the powers of his office to undermine the rule of law for political advantage of the president who appointed him."
Why America cannot afford to let the US Postal Service go bankrupt
The agency’s importance is growing. Come November, American democracy may depend on it.
Corporations will not save us: The sham of corporate social responsibility
The truth is, American corporations are sacrificing workers and communities as never before in order to further boost runaway profits and unprecedented CEO pay.
V-E Day plus 75
The “new times” upon which the nation has now embarked will pose their own distinctive challenges, as the Covid-19 pandemic makes unmistakably clear.
Stupefied yet? What’s left but renaming: ‘Trumpington, DC’ or ‘Trump Tower White House’?
To coin a phrase, “To the spoiled victors go the victorious spoils.”
Bernie urges Treasury Secretary to clarify PPP loan forgiveness
"We encourage Treasury and the SBA to act now to avoid more confusion for small business owners and lenders."
Canadian prime minister bans assault weapons 7 days after series of shootings
"There is no use and no place for such weapons in Canada."
A new low’: Betsy DeVos sued for garnishing wages of nearly 300,000 student loan...
"By continuing to use its harsh collection tools during this public health and economic crisis, the Department of Education is placing the health, safety, and well-being of vulnerable student loan borrowers in peril."