Environment and Health
We’re All in This Together
Why we can’t be okay with other people bearing the brunt of a pandemic or recession.
To Fight Coronavirus, Fight Poverty
Americans aren’t stocking up on toilet paper because we fear a virus. It’s because we fear our system won’t protect us.
It’s a Pandemic!
Something ought to be done.
Who’s Ready to Die for Trump’s Ego?
Putting politics ahead of science is a prescription for disaster when you face a pandemic.
Mike Pence Is the Worst Person to Lead a Coronavirus Response
The former Indiana governor presided over the state’s worst ever HIV outbreak. His ignorance made it worse.
A Simple Prescription for a Longer Life: Equality
Epidemiologists say it’s no coincidence Americans now live shorter lives than their counterparts in more equal economies.
Pence at the Wheel
Pence’s disastrous public health record makes him the natural choice to lead Trump’s coronavirus response.
Remember Trump’s Choices: War, Walls, and Wall Street
There are few clearer ways to see an administration’s choices than its budget. Here’s what we found in the president’s.
The Lie of Health Care ‘Choice’
In our corporate-run health system, consumer “choices” are shaped entirely by profit-seeking monopolists.
Scared of Coronavirus? Get Your Flu Shot
The flu kills far more people than coronavirus. The panic isn’t just irrational — it’s taking on a darker edge.