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Your Week in Review
Sick Leave Loopholes: 'There’s a Giant Hole in Pelosi’s Coronavirus Bill'
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by Common Dreams staff
"In fact, the bill guarantees sick leave only to about 20 percent of
workers."
Coronavirus, Economic Networks, and Social Fabric
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by Richard Heinberg
Trump Minimizing and Sugarcoating Coronavirus Perils; Bernie Must Continue Campaign
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by Ralph Nader
Bernie needs to continue his campaign to the Party's convention. Just
like Jesse Jackson did in 1984 and Ronald Reagan did in 1976.
'I Did the Math': Katie Porter Gets Trump CDC Head to Commit to Making Coronavirus Testing Free
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by Eoin Higgins, staff writer
"We live in a world where 33% of Americans put off medical treatment
last year, and we have $1,133 expense just for testing for the
coronavirus."
'Now Is the Time for Solidarity': Bernie Sanders Addresses Health and Economic Crisis Facing US as Coronavirus Spreads
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by Jake Johnson, staff writer
"Now is the time to come together with love and compassion for all,
including the most vulnerable people in our society."
'Unconscionable': Senate Republicans Block Emergency Paid Sick Leave Bill as Experts Declare Coronavirus Outbreak a Pandemic
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by Julia Conley, staff writer
Critics lambasted Senate Republicans on Wednesday after Sen. Lamar
Alexander blocked a vote on an emergency paid sick leave bill hours
after the World Health Organization officially declared the global
coronavirus outbreak a pandemic.
As Insurance Executives Waive Copays for Coronavirus, This Reminder: Medicare for All Would Eliminate All Copays Forever
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by Jon Queally, staff writer
"Almost 1 in 3 Americans—more than 100 million people—have deficient
health coverage, with copays and deductibles that effectively prevent
them from seeking or receiving needed care in a timely manner."
'Stealth Attack on Social Security': Trump Condemned for Exploiting Coronavirus Crisis to Push Payroll Tax Cut
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by Jake Johnson, staff writer
"This is a Trojan Horse attack on our Social Security system."
'Nightmare Waiting to Happen': Advocates Warn US Prison Conditions Risks Intense Coronavirus Outbreak
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by Julia Conley, staff writer
Public health experts and prisoners' rights advocates are warning that
the coronavirus outbreak in the U.S. may soon have dire implications for
the 2.2 million people living in the American prison system, as prison
officials across the country share little about plans to keep inmates
safe and many of the precautions Americans are being advised to take are
unavailable in detention facilities.
'About Damn Time': Detroit Pauses Water Shutoffs Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
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by Andrea Germanos, staff writer
"It shouldn't take a crisis like the spread of coronavirus to restore
people's right to drinking water."
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