Tuesday, September 1, 2026

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.

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."

It’s morally intolerable for the privileged to profit from this emergency

At a time when almost everyone feels burdened and fearful, the use of power and privilege to exploit weakness and vulnerability is morally intolerable.

Stand Up America urges lawmakers to pass measure to extend vote-by-mail during coronavirus pandemic

“Lawmakers must act immediately to provide emergency funding to the states to ensure that every eligible voter can cast their ballot this fall.”

Why lifting tariffs during the COVID-19 crisis is bad for America’s long-term health

Congress must leave the steel and aluminum tariffs in place and redouble efforts to find new uses for American products.

The pandemic that exposes the full Trump pandemic

We are about to test whether Trump can win re-election by crushing Bush-Cheney’s formidable record as the most inhumanely destructive, financially irresponsible presidency in our history.

What’s Bernie’s next move? A coalition with Biden?

But with the coronavirus plague sweeping the country, Biden and Bernie should take the time to negotiate a coalition platform and even write the new laws on which they can both agree.

America faces two crises: The coronavirus escalation and Trump in charge of the response

Message to Trump: lead, follow, or just get the hell out of the way.

25 organizations call on Trump administration to loosen crippling sanctions regime on Iran

"With hospitals overrun and Iranian doctors struggling to procure necessary equipment, the U.S. must be part of the solution rather than part of the problem."

States halt new water shutoffs, leaves previously disconnected households without water amidst coronavirus pandemic

Our country needs a national ban on water shutoffs for nonpayment with immediate restoration of service to all families who have lost water for an inability to pay their water bills."