The Coronavirus Crisis
As markets collapse, Donald Trump stumbles, and governments around the world scramble to contain the pandemic, predatory capitalism moves in for the kill.
Why the Government’s Plan to Help Out Renters Is Falling Flat
The program to assist with rent has run into numerous barriers in distributing aid — including landlords.
Verizon’s NFL Covid-19 Screening Cameras Are Based on Bad Science and Questionable Chinese Hardware
Verizon’s 5G-powered fever-detecting cameras appear to be sourced from a company under State Department sanctions and probably don’t work.
Drug Lobby Asks Biden to Punish Foreign Countries Pushing for Low-Cost Vaccines
Big Pharma is fighting for tight control over Covid-19 vaccine production, limiting availability worldwide while reaping billions.
In LA County Jails, Coronavirus Chaos Keeps People Locked Up Longer
Quarantine procedures at LA County jails have led likely thousands of people to miss court dates, and with that, opportunities for release.
South African Archbishop Denounces Coronavirus Vaccine Apartheid
Will the Biden administration’s commitment to expanding access to the coronavirus vaccine extend to waiving patent protections?