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The Coronavirus Is Killing Iranians. So Are Trump’s Brutal Sanctions.
Millions of Iranians could lose their lives from the novel coronavirus outbreak. The Trump administration has refused to budge.
The Coronavirus Crisis
As markets recover, Big Pharma gains power, and governments around the world scramble to contain the pandemic, predatory capitalism moves in for the kill.
Anti-Gay Lawmaker Voted Against Coronavirus Bill Because It “Redefined Family” by Providing Sick Leave to Domestic Partners
Rep. Andy Biggs, an Arizona Republican, voted against the coronavirus stimulus because it gave sick leave care to domestic partners.
2.2 Million People in the U.S. Could Die If Coronavirus Goes Unchecked
Exposure to air pollution could make the virus particularly deadly for poor Americans.
Pandemic Planning Should Ensure All Votes Can Be Cast by Mail in November, Experts Say
Democrats want Congress to act now to ensure that voters in all 50 states will be able to cast ballots by mail in November if the pandemic has not ended.
Overcrowded Border Hearings Risk Spreading the Coronavirus
At an immigration hearing in El Paso on Monday morning, the crowding put everyone at risk for the coronavirus. Except the judge, who was in Fort Worth.
Coronavirus Capitalism — and How to Beat It
Governments around the world are busily exploiting the coronavirus crisis to push for no-strings-attached corporate bailouts and regulatory rollbacks.
Thousands Call on Arizona, Florida, Illinois, and Ohio to Postpone Tomorrow’s Primaries
Arizona, Illinois, and Florida are still planning to vote tomorrow. The Biden campaign and groups like CAP support holding those elections, despite the blatant risk they pose.
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A Biden-Sanders Ticket: The Unthinkable May Be the Only Path Forward
If it weren’t for the coronavirus crisis and the nature of the current president, we’d have a hard time imagining this ourselves.
African Nations Turn the Tables, Imposing Travel Restrictions Against U.S., Europe, and China to Stave Off Coronavirus
After their experience with Ebola, many African nations built up their medical infrastructure and know how to fight the spread of Covid-19.
Trump Travel Ban Causes Chaos at U.S. Airports, as Homeland Security Buckles Under Strain
"The federal government needs to get its s@#t together," Illinois's governor tweeted, as travelers were crowded together at airports for coronavirus checks.