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News & Views | 3/13/20
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At 'Shock Doctrine Press Conference,' Trump Bails Out Oil Industry, Not US Families, as Coronavirus Crisis Intensifies
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by Jon Queally, staff writer
"Trump has once again put the interests of oil and gas executives ahead
of the interests of people and communities."
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House Democrats Propose Sending Checks of Up to $6,000 to Help Ease Workers' Pain During Coronavirus Pandemic
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by Jessica Corbett, staff writer
As President Donald Trump declared a national emergency Friday to free
up $50 billion in funding to address the coronavirus pandemic, a pair of
Democratic congressmen proposed legislation that would provide a check
of up to $6,000 to every American whose income last year was below
$65,000.
'Grotesque Level of Greed': Owned by World's Richest Man Jeff Bezos, Whole Foods Wants Workers to Pay for Colleagues' Sick Leave During Coronavirus Pandemic
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by Jon Queally, staff writer
"Runaway capitalism is when Whole Foods suggests employees trade
vacation time to address coronavirus rather than offer paid leave, all
while the CEO rakes in ~$15 million a year in stocks, benefits, and
more."
As Coronavirus Grips US, Critics Remember Susan Collins' Insistence Pandemic Flu Funding Be Cut From 2009 Stimulus Package
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by Julia Conley, staff writer
Political observers on social media pointed to an overlooked vote by
Sen. Susan Collins from over a decade ago as one example of Republicans'
disregard for public health.
'No, I Don't Take Responsibility At All,' Says Trump, About Coronavirus Testing Lag
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by Common Dreams staff
There you have it.
'Coronavirus Isn't Stopping Us!': Youth Activists Adapt to Global Pandemic With Digital #ClimateStrikeOnline
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by Andrea Germanos, staff writer
"In the face of a crisis we act according to science and fact."
Sanders Says Coronavirus 'A Red Flag for Current Dysfunctional and Wasteful Healthcare System'
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by Jake Johnson, staff writer
"We are only as safe as the least insured person in America."
'Clear and Present Danger' to Public Health: Leading Progressive Group Demands Trump Resign Over Coronavirus Failure
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by Jake Johnson, staff writer
"In a time when protecting the nation's public health demands clear,
truthful, and compassionate leadership, Trump has offered exactly the
opposite."
Conflicting Reports About Brazil President Bolsonaro Intensify Alarm Over Trump's Possible Exposure to Coronavirus
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by Jessica Corbett, staff writer
Conflicting reports Friday about whether Brazilian President Jair
Bolsonaro has tested positive for the coronavirus since he met with U.S.
President Donald Trump last weekend—and in the wake of both world
leaders downplaying the pandemic—fueled concerns that Trump either has
not sought testing or not disclosed doing so, despite being exposed to
multiple infected individuals in recent weeks.
Matt Gaetz—GOP Lawmaker Who Opposed Paid Sick Leave and Mocked Coronavirus Warnings—Now Under Quarantine Using Paid Sick Leave
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by Julia Conley, staff writer
Days after mocking public health experts' warning about the coming
spread of the coronavirus by wearing a gas mask on the House floor, Rep.
Matt Gaetz is benefiting from the paid sick leave granted to all members
of Congress as he self-quarantines following potential exposure to the
virus, officially called COVID-19.
Trump Failure to Declare Coronavirus National Emergency 'Beyond Reckless and Irresponsible': Expert
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by Andrea Germanos, staff writer
"This is an active and deliberate choice that the president is making."
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To Help Stem Coronavirus, Lift Sanctions on Iran
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by Medea Benjamin, Ariel Gold
Among those in Iran who have been unable to get critical medications
have been patients with leukemia, epidermolysis bullosa, epilepsy, and
chronic eye injuries from exposure to chemical weapons during the
Iran-Iraq war. Now coronavirus is added to that list.
Coronavirus Prevention That Works For Working People
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by Liz Watson
It should not take a terrifying national emergency for us to wake up to
the realization that we all pay the price when we treat people like they
don't matter.
On My Stint in Coronavirus Quarantine
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by Reese Erlich
Am I the next Typhoid Mary?
Union Workers Are More Likely to Have Paid Sick Days and Health Insurance
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by Elise Gould
COVID-19 sheds light on inequalities among the poorest and
least-empowered workers.
The Generational Divide Between Biden and Sanders
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by Jeffrey D. Sachs
Bernie Sanders' revolution has fallen short of its electoral aspirations
not because of Sanders' concepts—some of which is supported by voters in
both parties—but because Sanders has faced the generational divide in
voting behavior.
Despite Coronavirus Threat, Americans for Prosperity Still Leads Fight Against Medicaid Expansion
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by Don Wiener, Arn Pearson
Coronavirus or not, AFP's opposition to health care for the poor and
working poor remains resolute.
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Newswire...
Trump Takes First Step Toward Ill-fated Oil Industry Bailout in Response to COVID-19 Pandemic
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Oil Change International Response to Trump’s Announced SPR Purchase
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FCC Must Fully Address Broadband Connectivity Needs During COVID-19 Pandemic
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Briefing: Biden Versus Sanders on the Common Sense Climate Policies Voters Want
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Trump EPA’s New Rules for Assessing Pesticide Risks Ignore Many Harms to Endangered Species
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