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Holding Our Breath, Together and Apart
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by Randall Amster
Crises illuminate our dependency on one another, and on remote chains of
production and distribution—but also highlight a resiliency and capacity
to live within limits.
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With Bills Due April 1, More Than 400,000 Demand Congress Freeze All Rent, Mortgage, and Utility Payments
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by Jake Johnson, staff writer
"Millions are wondering how they'll pay their rent or mortgage by
tomorrow. We need additional emergency action suspending rent, mortgage
and utility payments for the duration of this crisis."
'Pandemics Know No Borders': Democrats Call on Trump Admin to Suspend Sanctions on Iran During Coronavirus Outbreak
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by Eoin Higgins, staff writer
"We need to cancel all economic sanctions during this crisis."
Human Rights Advocates Slam Trump for Caving to Gun Lobby and Classifying Firearms Stores as Essential Businesses Amid Pandemic
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by Julia Conley, staff writer
Human rights defenders on Tuesday demanded that the Trump administration
reverse its decision to designate gun stores as essential businesses
during the coronavirus pandemic.
Fed Economists Warn US Unemployment Rate Could Soon Reach 32%—During Great Depression It Peaked at 25%
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by Jake Johnson, staff writer
"These are very large numbers by historical standards, but this is a
rather unique shock that is unlike any other experienced by the U.S.
economy in the last 100 years."
"Pelosi's Terrible Idea": Critics Denounce Proposal to Give Wealthy a Tax Cut in Next Stimulus Package
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by Eoin Higgins, staff writer
"This is almost unbelieveable."
'Massachusetts Is Not Happy': Warren Condemns Trump for Outbidding States, Seizing Key Medical Supplies
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by Julia Conley, staff writer
Sen. Elizabeth Warren demanded to know Monday why the Trump
administration seized at least two shipments of badly-needed medical
supplies to fight the coronavirus pandemic after her state of
Massachusetts ordered the equipment.
'A Shameful New Low': Amid COVID-19 Crisis, Alberta Govt. Ponies Up $1 Billion for Keystone XL Tar Sands Pipeline
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by Andrea Germanos, staff writer
"We need billions of public dollars invested directly in vulnerable
communities dying from COVID-19, not spent propping up massive oil
companies and unneeded projects that would trample Indigenous rights and
exacerbate the climate crisis."
New York AG Denounces 'Immoral and Inhumane' Firing of Amazon Worker Who Led Protest Over Lack of Coronavirus Protections
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by Jake Johnson, staff writer
"Taking action cost me my job," said Chris Smalls. "Because I tried to
stand up for something that's right, the company decided to retaliate
against me."
"I Haven't Heard About Testing in Weeks": In Leaked Audio, Trump Dismisses Governors' Concerns About Lack of Coronavirus Equipment
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by Jake Johnson, staff writer
"It would be shocking to me that... anyone who has had access to any
newspaper, radio, social networks, or any other communication would not
be knowledgeable about the need for test kits."
'No More Spending': After Securing $4.5 Trillion Corporate Bailout, Trump White House and GOP Cast Doubt on New Stimulus
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by Jake Johnson, staff writer
"Trillions for big business. Bare minimum for you."
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In the Name of Profit and Greed, Billionaire Class Declares: 'Back to Work!'
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by Robert Reich
We must put public health over all other concerns.
Coronavirus Makes It More Clear Than Ever: Health Care Is a Human Right
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by Jesse Jackson
We shouldn't be satisfied with single-payer coverage just during a
massive pandemic. This crisis exposes dramatically the foolishness of
pretending that health care is a private marketplace. We need Medicare
for All now.
The Future May Be Female, But the Pandemic Is Patriarchal
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by Rebecca Gordon
Feminism in the time of Coronavirus
Corporate America Is on Offense—Local Communities Can Be Too
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by Tish O'Dell, Simon Davis-Cohen
This crisis calls for us to challenge the government system that is
failing us. Now is an opportunity for radical collective action.
Coronavirus Means Tough Decision Time for Seniors
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by James Adams , James Barker
There is little time in this moment to think about "what might have
been," but for seniors like us there are now profound questions about
what we do next.
With Air Pollution on the Rise Under Trump, People at Risk of Severe Illness From Coronavirus
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by Alex Formuzis
On Tuesday, the Trump administration released its final rule rolling
back President Obama's fuel efficiency standards for automobiles, which
will allow cars and light trucks to cumulatively emit nearly 1 billion
more tons of lung-damaging carbon dioxide over the lifetime of the
vehicle fleet than...
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The Latest Relief Bill Is Not Enough to Save the States
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350.org responds to announcement that TC Energy will proceed with Keystone XL pipeline
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UltraViolet Applauds Federal Judges’ Move to Keep Abortion Clinics Open in Texas and Ohio
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Increased Gun Sales and Gun Stores Recognized as “Essential Businesses” Amid COVID-19 Pandemic Will Lead to More Violence
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Trump Unleashing Historic Carbon Pollution During Global Pandemic
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