Tag: health
America doesn’t have a public health system
There is no public health system in the U.S., in short, because the richest nation in the world has no capacity to protect the public as a whole, apart from national defense.
Why government payment for coronavirus testing is essential
The cost of healthcare doesn’t just protect the patient, but potentially it protects all of us from the spread of disease. Paying that cost should be a matter of social importance.
We have met the enemy, but it may turn out to...
We’re in chaos now and this thing’s just beginning!
Monsanto secretly funded glyphosate studies, watchdog finds
"Citizens, media and decision-makers should know who pays for studies on subjects of public interest."
Panic! The coronavirus debacle—who’s to blame?
It is fair to question whether the media has done, or is doing, a proper job of providing accurate information while avoiding the ratings- and revenue-driven temptation to blow the problem out of proportion.
Eyes wide shut is not intelligent policy or personal behavior in...
In a country with such poor health care access and poor labor laws, hoping for the best is a recipe for disaster
Coronavirus pandemic in US fueled by stunted CDC budget & lack...
We are joined by two epidemiologists to examine the response so far around the world and in the United States.
With the looming coronavirus pandemic about to hit the US, it’s...
Since this is a national crisis, we need to make sure everyone who contracts this disease can get timely treatment.
The US is not prepared for coronavirus; we need to take...
The fate of COVID-19 in the United States is in our hands
Scotland becomes first country to end ‘period poverty’ with the offering...
"This is so often characterized as a women's issue, but it is not. It is a social justice issue, an equalities issue, and a rights issue."
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Shock and awe at UT Austin as state troopers in riot gear quash student...
An aggressive show of force by Texas state troopers raises questions about the right to peaceful assembly, as students at the University of Texas at Austin face riot gear and arrests during a Gaza solidarity protest.
Trump faces contempt charges over gag order violations
In a contentious courtroom showdown, former President Donald Trump may face criminal contempt charges as he's accused of flouting a judicial gag order, casting a spotlight on his ongoing legal battles.
UK sets new standard as renewables outpace fossil fuels in power generation
For the first time, wind energy leads the charge in the UK's power grid, marking a pivotal shift towards cleaner, sustainable electricity amid global environmental concerns.
The case against RFK Jr.
Would RFK Junior be just another crackpot in the growing pool of fringe politicians?
How Summer Lee’s landslide victory defies billionaire influence in politics
In a resounding rejection of billionaire-funded opposition, U.S. Rep. Summer Lee secures a primary win, highlighting a growing resistance against corporate and dark money in American politics.