coronavirus
Impact would be global if coronavirus cancels Tokyo Olympics
March 10, 2020There are $billions at stake, but athletes are the most vulnerable. The Olympics feature 33 sports, and many of the smaller ones have a limited following until games time.
Read moreCoronavirus already impacting 2020 elections; labor’s presidential forum cancelled
March 9, 2020The virus could speed the demise of Trump and hurt politicians not on board with improved Medicare for All.
Read moreNational Nurses United survey: Hospitals, health care employers ‘unprepared’ for COVID-19
March 6, 2020“Nurses are confident we can care for COVID-19 patients...IF we are given the protections and resources we need to do our jobs,” NNU says.
Read moreScientists fault gov’t and private industry response for U.S. coronavirus spread
March 6, 2020“If the administration does not rely on science...we’re set up for more of this in the future."
Read moreAs coronavirus spreads, “Medicare for All” takes center stage in Illinois primary fight
March 5, 2020Protecting a health care system that puts profits over patients in the face of a crisis makes no sense.
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