Medicare for All Could Have Prevented More Than 338,000 US Covid Deaths: Study

"Healthcare reform is long overdue in the U.S.," said the lead author of a new study. "Americans are needlessly losing lives and money."

by Kenny Stancil

A Yemeni child suffering extreme malnutrition is seen in a hospital

Ilhan Omar Says 49 Million Facing Famine 'Should Be the Biggest Story in the World Right Now'

A United Nations study finds that Russia's war on Ukraine and the intensifying climate emergency have pushed the number of people facing famine globally to an all-time high.

by Jake Johnson

'The American People Support Me, Not You': In Fox Debate, Sanders Makes Case for Progressive Agenda

"The policies that I advocate are taking place all over the world," Sen. Bernie Sanders said in a debate with GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham.

by Jake Johnson

• Calls to 'Stop the Deal' as US Military Contractor Moves to Buy NSO Group

• House Swept Into Yellowstone River as Record Flooding Offers Yet Another Glimpse of Climate Crisis

• UN Climate Chief Warns Trump Win in 2024 Would Spell Disaster for Planet

• Mexican Official Says Flawed WTO Proposal on Vaccine Patents 'Worse Than None at All'

• 'Indefensible': White House Confirms Biden Expected to Meet With Saudi Crown Prince

• 'Pure Insanity': Ohio Gov. Signs Bill to Arm Teachers After 24 Hours of Training

• New Survey of Voters Has Message for Biden: Fight Corporate Greed to Rein in Inflation

How Fossil Fuel Executives Overheated US Public Classrooms

While the oil industry rakes in record profits—nearly $100 billion in the first quarter of this year—public schools are paying the price for their climate pollution and disinformation.

by Sverre LeRoy, Richard Wiles

Sen. Chuck Schumer speaking on gun control on Capitol Hill

This 'Bipartisan' Gun Deal With Senate Republicans Is Worse Than Nothing

Accepting this do-nothing gun "compromise" just disillusions potential Democratic voters and makes it likely Republicans will retake Congress.

by Miles Mogulescu

Why I Quit Being a Banker to Join Extinction Rebellion

At the age of 56, I know more about money and wealth than I ever did as a banker. Here's what I’ve learned.

by Andrew Medhurst