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."

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.

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."

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.

by Common Dreams staff
There you have it.

by Andrea Germanos, staff writer
"In the face of a crisis we act according to science and fact."

by Jake Johnson, staff writer
"We are only as safe as the least insured person in America."

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."

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.

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.

by Andrea Germanos, staff writer
"This is an active and deliberate choice that the president is making."

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.

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.

by Reese Erlich
Am I the next Typhoid Mary?

by Elise Gould
COVID-19 sheds light on inequalities among the poorest and least-empowered workers.

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.

by Don Wiener, Arn Pearson
Coronavirus or not, AFP’s opposition to health care for the poor and working poor remains resolute.