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'Biggest Coronavirus Stimulus of All': Richest Man in the World Jeff Bezos Now $24 Billion Richer Amid Pandemic
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by Jessica Corbett, staff writer
Amplifying fresh critiques of wealthy inequality that have mounted
throughout the coronavirus pandemic, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos—the
world's richest man—has added nearly $24 billion to his already massive
fortune in 2020 as virus-related lockdowns across the globe caused by
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100+ Lawmakers Demand Moratorium on Utility Shutoffs to Ensure Access to Services 'Essential to Survive' During Coronavirus Crisis
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by Andrea Germanos, staff writer
"There is absolutely no excuse left for Congress to exclude basic human
needs from the next coronavirus stimulus package, or in general," said
Food & Water Action's Rianna Eckel.
WATCH: Sanders to Hold Livestream Discussion on Future of US Economy
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by Julia Conley, staff writer
Sen. Bernie Sanders will be joined by labor rights advocates and
progressive economists Wednesday night for a livestream on the future of
the U.S. economy after the coronavirus pandemic.
Despite CDC Warning of 'Significant Risk' of Lifting Stay-in-Place Orders, Right-Wingers Launch Anti-Lockdown Movement
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by Andrea Germanos, staff writer
"These selfish and out-of-touch fringe groups are throwing a temper
tantrum at the expense of public safety and health."
Trump's OSHA Rebuked for 'Sitting on Its Ass' as Covid-19 Infections and Deaths Surge Among Frontline Workers
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by Jake Johnson, staff writer
"More than 9,000 U.S. healthcare workers have been infected with
Covid-19 and 27 have died. The biggest workplace catastrophe ever to hit
the nation's healthcare workers."
Amid Calls for a People's Bailout, Fed's Corporate Debt-Buying Could Mean Billion-Dollar Big Oil Bailout
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by Jessica Corbett, staff writer
As calls for a People's Bailout in response to the coronavirus pandemic
continue to grow across the United States, a new analysis warns that the
country's Big Oil companies "stand to reap yet another billion dollar
bailout" thanks to the Federal Reserve's plans to buy up to $750 billion
in corporate debt.
Trump Accused of 'Actively and Knowingly' Spreading Coronavirus to Central America Through Deportations
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by Julia Conley, staff writer
The Guatemalan health minister said an estimated 75% of the people on
one deportation flight from the U.S. later tested positive for the
virus.
'Catastrophic for Democracy': Experts Warn Trump Assault on Postal Service Threatens November Elections
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by Jake Johnson, staff writer
"All the plans we have for a safe and legitimate general election in
November depend heavily upon the ability to expand vote-by-mail. Yet
those plans would be completely upended if the United States Postal
Service collapses."
Indictment of Trump and a Warning: 90% of US Coronavirus Deaths Could Have Been Prevented With Swifter Action
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by Julia Conley, staff writer
Eight Republican governors still have not issued statewide stay-at-home
orders as deaths in the U.S. top 26,000.
'Disgusting': Treasury Slows Delivery of 70 Million Covid-19 Stimulus Checks to Put Trump's Name on Them
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by Jake Johnson, staff writer
"Donald Trump is further delaying cash payments to millions of Americans
struggling to pay the rent and put food on the table to feed his ego."
'Appalling Betrayal of Global Solidarity': Trump Condemned for Halting US Funding to World Health Organization Amid Pandemic
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by Jake Johnson, staff writer
"President Trump's decision to defund WHO is simply this—a crime against
humanity."
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Working-Class Students Doing Double Duty During Coronavirus
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by Douglas Medina
CUNY students struggling to complete their current courses under
stressful conditions, while also working to provide for themselves and
their families, exemplify preexisting inequities that the unprecedented
pandemic have only amplified.
Threatening Military Intervention in Venezuela During a Pandemic?
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by Medea Benjamin, Leonardo Flores
With cities in Venezuela under lockdown and the country struggling to
address a looming public health crisis and yet another economic shock,
it is clear that the Trump administration sees a new opportunity to
exercise "maximum pressure" to try to achieve regime change.
Trump’s Failed Coronavirus Response
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by Robert Reich
At every point, Trump has used this crisis to compliment himself.
US Hospitals Are Sick With COVID-19. Here's the Treatment.
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by Robbie Goldstein
Moving towards a Medicare for All healthcare system will not just stem
the financial losses that hospitals are now experiencing, but will
ensure that we are prioritizing care and equity in our healthcare
system.
Bernie’s Campaign Suspension Shows How Far We Have to Go
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by Lexi McMenamin
The movements that drove the Sanders campaign are still fighting for a
better world.
Fighting Covid-19—And Repression—in Kashmir
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by Bilal Hussain
The Indian government's repression of doctors and restrictions on the
Internet could make the pandemic far deadlier in the formerly autonomous
region.
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Tax Breaks for the Rich in Coronavirus Relief Bill are "Disgusting"
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Federal Appeals Court Upholds Michigan’s Independent Redistricting Commission
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G20 Announces Debt Suspension Process
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G20 Debt Measures Fall 'Well Short' of What’s Needed
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DeVos Group, Right-Wing Fringe Organization Threaten Public Health
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