Tag: Coronavirus
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...
With prices rising, supplies lacking, and healthcare officials working endlessly, the importance of vital medical equipment should not be negotiable.
The politics of the coronavirus
For the far right, the pandemic is a chance to enact border controls and erode the rule of law. It could also expose their utter incompetence.
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.
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."
Senate agrees to $2 trillion stimulus package
The enormous $2 trillion package is designed to protect workers, families and businesses from the costly effects of needing to shut down businesses to protect communal health.
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.
No, I will not die for this damned economy
Merriam-Webster defines "damned" as "to bring ruin on," or "to condemn to a punishment or fate."
‘Humanitarian solidarity’: even under US sanctions, Cuba sends doctor brigade to...
"It just goes to the history of Cuba’s deep and long-lasting commitment to humanitarian solidarity with other countries.”
A planet of missing beauties
In truth, in this coronaviral moment of ours, our world is being transformed before our eyes into one of missing beauties.
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Sanders pushes ‘Pensions for All’ to confront corporate greed and America’s retirement crisis
With nearly half of older workers having no retirement savings, Sen. Bernie Sanders introduces sweeping legislation to guarantee all Americans the same pension security enjoyed by members of Congress.
Trump turns on MAGA over Epstein files as transparency backlash grows
Trump once capitalized on Epstein conspiracy theories to galvanize his base. Now, facing demands for accountability, he lashes out at the very supporters who helped propel him back into power.
Vermont installs beaver-saving, flood-preventing device
Beaver deceivers are known to be "humane infrastructure designed to regulate water levels while allowing beavers to remain in place."
20 states sue Trump administration for ending FEMA disaster mitigation program
Democratic-led states say canceling the BRIC program violates federal law and endangers communities preparing for floods, fires, and other climate disasters.
Pope Leo XIV demands Gaza ceasefire, as Israeli tank crew shells church, kills 3...
The Pope called for an immediate ceasefire in the aftermath.