Covid-19 Pandemic Highlights Need For U.S. Universal Healthcare System
Much of the blame for the U.S.’s 225K+ COVID death toll can be attributed to a colossal failure of leadership. But we must also recognize that our country’s…
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NYC Care and Mental Health Services to be Expanded due to COVID-19
Mayor de Blasio. “COVID-19 exposed our city’s most painful disparities, including access to medical care. By expanding NYC Care, we are tackling these inequities head on.” Photo: NYC…
TRUMP ADMINISTRATION ADVANCES NATIVIST POLICIES “UNDER COVER OF THE CORONAVIRUS”
Molly O’Toole: "ICE officials this month presented the roughly 180 parents in its custody with the choice of separating from their children or remaining indefinitely detained with them."…
MEET BLACK “MOMPRENEUR” WHO IS DEVELOPING A $50 MILLION WEALTH-BUILDING COMMUNITY
Remy: "We want to create a Black micro-economy within the ecosystem of real estate...Our aim is to help 100,000 people become first-time investors, and eventually millionaires in their…
SANDERS AND DEMOCRATS INTRODUCE “HEALTH CARE EMERGENCY GUARANTEE ACT”
Sen. Sanders: "During this public health crisis, we must make sure that everyone in America is able to receive all of the medical care they need, regardless of…
COVID-19: WHILE WORKERS RISK THEIR LIVES SENATE REPUBLICANS PROTECT CORPORATE AMERICA’S PROFITS
Frank Sharry: “Instead of widespread testing, safe working conditions and meaningful protections for workers, Republicans are worried about company profits and legal liability for their corporate donors." Photo:…
NYC PUBLIC ADVOCATE CALLS FOR RENT RELIEF AMID COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Williams: "I have long joined tenants in urging protections and relief, and I have seen rents continue to rise, forcing New Yorkers out of their homes. The affordable…
HARLEM STAGE WILL HOLD VIRTUAL PERFORMING ARTS FUNDRAISER
Harlem Stage's Patricia Cruz: “This online celebration will showcase our mission to a wider audience and hopefully raise the critical funds needed to continue to support visionary artists…
COVID-19 BRINGS NEW THREATS TO NICARAGUA’S INDIGENOUS INCLUDING INTENSIFIED LAND INVASIONS
Oakland Institute: A new report, Nicaragua’s Failed Revolution, details the incessant violence facing the Indigenous communities in the Caribbean Coast Autonomous Regions, as evidenced by recent attacks against…
TLAIB, JAYAPAL INTRODUCE BILL PROVIDING RECURRING COVID-19 RELIEF PAYMENTS
UnidosUS' Eric Rodriguez: “During this dangerous COVID-19 outbreak, everyone facing the stiff economic consequences of the pandemic deserves a basic safety net to protect themselves and their families…