Health and Disease

New York’s Transit Workers Keep Getting Sick

New York’s Transit Workers Keep Getting Sick New York’s Transit Workers Keep Getting Sick

Covid-19 has turned public transit into a nightmare for commuters and employees alike.

Apr 9, 2020 / Ross Barkan

An African American woman plays with her two children, one is a baby and the other is 10 years old.

I Never Felt Like a ‘Single’ Parent. Then the Coronavirus Hit. I Never Felt Like a ‘Single’ Parent. Then the Coronavirus Hit.

Unpartnered parents like me rely on support from other adults in our children’s lives. We need public health guidance that works for us.

Apr 8, 2020 / Dani McClain

The Earthquake in Utah Was a Reminder That Our Culture Was Built by Catastrophe

The Earthquake in Utah Was a Reminder That Our Culture Was Built by Catastrophe The Earthquake in Utah Was a Reminder That Our Culture Was Built by Catastrophe

Scenes from a pandemic: 2

Apr 8, 2020 / Kate Savage

Bernie Sanders Is As Frustrated as You Are

Bernie Sanders Is As Frustrated as You Are Bernie Sanders Is As Frustrated as You Are

With a pandemic radically reshaping our politics and our economy, the candidate sat down for an exclusive interview with The Nation.

Apr 7, 2020 / John Nichols

After This Pandemic Passes, America Must Reckon With Its National Security

After This Pandemic Passes, America Must Reckon With Its National Security After This Pandemic Passes, America Must Reckon With Its National Security

Not just with Trump’s performance, but with the profound failure of America’s domestic and foreign policies and priorities.

Apr 7, 2020 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Nurses in protective gear stand outside a tent labelled

Take Action Now: Fight for Justice During the Pandemic Take Action Now: Fight for Justice During the Pandemic

Support incarcerated people and demand housing and climate justice amidst the coronavirus crisis.

Apr 7, 2020 / NationAction

Immigrants Know All About Disaster Preparedness

Immigrants Know All About Disaster Preparedness Immigrants Know All About Disaster Preparedness

Forget “panic buying.” For many immigrants, being ready for the worst is a state of mind.

Apr 7, 2020 / Liana Aghajanian

For Refugee Camps, Covid-19 Is a Death Sentence

For Refugee Camps, Covid-19 Is a Death Sentence For Refugee Camps, Covid-19 Is a Death Sentence

So why did Trump propose a 35 percent cut in US aid to global health programs in February?

Apr 7, 2020 / Sasha Abramsky

Tom Tomorrow cartoon

Trump’s Crisis Mismanagement Trump’s Crisis Mismanagement

He's denying and blaming, lying and backtracking, and declaring victory as thousands are dying. Is that the American Way?

Apr 7, 2020 / Tom Tomorrow

Two Georgetown workers walk in front of a large stone building on Georgetown's campus. One is wearing a surgical mask and gloves; the other is carrying a broom.

Universities: Open Your Dorms and Dining Halls Universities: Open Your Dorms and Dining Halls

Some campuses have already stepped up. Students, faculty, and alumni need to pressure the rest to play their part.

Apr 6, 2020 / Zephyr Teachout, Tiffiniy Cheng, and Winn Periyasamy

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