Federal Mask Mandate Is No Defense Against Hostile Riders
The mandate gives transit, passenger rail, and airline employees new levels of authority. But enforcement remains a major challenge for anyone dealing with screaming, punching, or worse.
As Racism Plagues Health Care, Unions Offer a Treatment
Health care workers of color are twice as likely as their white co-workers to catch COVID-19. Unions could be the answer to addressing these disparities.
In Illinois, the Pandemic Powers Lauren Underwood’s Re-Election Bid
Health insurance fears swept the young African American nurse into Congress, and COVID-19 fears are likely to keep her there.
Big Pharma’s Game of Control
Instead of fixing your underlying health challenges, Big Pharma wants you popping their latest pill.
For Latino voters, changing the nation’s rhetoric is a matter of life and death.
For Latino voters, changing the nation’s rhetoric is a matter of life and death.
Women Will Decide Which Man Is Right for the Job
Presidential character is a key factor in 2020.
Free Military Equipment: Parts Not Included
The federal government’s 1033 program masquerades as an operation aimed to support financially distressed local police. But in reality, it’s all about pumping dollars into Big Defense.
Social Distancing, Racism, and Protecting People in a Pandemic Without the Police
With African Americans and Latinos increasingly targeted for violations, communities must devise new ways to handle social-distancing mandates.