Tag: Politics
The Trump Administration is rushing deportations of migrant children during coronavirus
Their father was missing. Their mother was miles away. Two sisters, ages 8 and 11, were survivors of sexual assault and at risk of deportation. With the nation focused on COVID-19, the U.S. government is rushing…
100,000 lives lost to COVID-19. What did they teach us?
Each person who has died of COVID-19 was somebody’s everything. Even as we mourn for those we knew, cry for those we loved and consider those who have died uncounted, the full tragedy of the pandemic…
Masks sold by former White House official to Navajo hospitals don’t meet FDA standards
New information from the Indian Health Service calls into question why the agency purchased expensive medical gear that it now cannot use as intended. by Yeganeh Torbati and Derek Willis May 27, 5:20 p.m. EDT The…
Mutual aid and governmental responsibility
by Wade Rathke New Orleans Mutual aid or solidarity work has long been a feature of political activity in times of crisis and often at all times. ACORN affiliates around the world have been involved…
Getting OSHA on the job
by Wade Rathke Pearl River If there were ever a time that workers needed to feel safe on the job, it’s got to be now in the middle of a pandemic. Even with the lifting…
The Feds Gave a Former White House Official $3 Million to Supply Masks to Navajo Hospitals. Some May Not Work.
Zach Fuentes, former deputy chief of staff to President Trump, won the contract just days after registering his company. He sold Chinese masks to the government just as federal regulators were scrutinizing foreign-made equipment. by Yeganeh…
In the Fight to Curtail the Climate Crisis, the Earth Just Moved a Little
Nearly half of Chase’s owners have demanded to know how the bank plans to align its business model with the Paris Agreement. On the surface, that probably doesn’t sound like an earthquake. But it’s quietly seismic….
Time to hit the streets again
by Wade Rathke New Orleans In the United States all states are now opened with different levels of restrictions and rules. While businesses try to lead people back into malls and restaurants, many of us,…
Small business owners to McConnell: Stop using our plight to push for Covid-19 corporate immunity
“With this perverse cost-shift, corporate immunity could result in only the most irresponsible corporations surviving the pandemic.” by Jake Johnson, staff writer Wednesday, May 20 A coalition of more than 30,000 small business owners across the…
With 36 million newly out of work, Trump says he’s willing to let boosted unemployment benefits expire
“This is the worst economic crisis in 100 years and Donald Trump is doubling down on Herbert Hoover’s economic playbook and pushing workers to risk their health for his political benefit.” by Jake Johnson, staff writer…
Wedding planner, caterer, “brand builder”: Trump’s food aid program Is paying $100+ million to unlicensed dealers
Contractors with no experience in food distribution are looking for suppliers on Facebook while some food banks scramble to find desperately needed deliveries. by Isaac Arnsdorf Tuesday, May 19, 6 a.m. EDT A food relief program…
Total number of cases pass 4,000 on Navajo Reservation
90 new cases of COVID-19, no additional deaths reported as Navajo Nation surpasses all states in testing WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. The Navajo Department of Health in coordination with the Navajo Epidemiology Center and the Navajo…
Teachers Union says CDC flowchart on school reopening shows Trump disregard for student safety
“The reality of reopening school buildings and college campuses is that any missteps could cost lives… Once again, this administration has politics trumping science.” by Jon Queally, staff writer Monday, May 18 The largest education union…
Testing for coronavirus
New Orleans Stage one reopening in New Orleans this weekend was a snoozer, and hardly different from the previous two solid months of stay-at-home orders and restrictions. The new requirements issued by the governor and hardened…
Can you be evicted during Coronavirus? Here’s how to find out.
The CARES Act temporarily protects millions of renters from being evicted, and many states and cities passed their own rules to help those struggling to pay rent. Use our new database to find out if eviction…
Cell data reveals right-wing lockdown protesters spreading Covid-19
“The behavior we’re seeing at protests carries a high risk of infection,” said Dr. Rob Davidson, an emergency care physician and executive director of the Committee to Protect Medicare. by Jake Johnson, staff writer Monday,…
What the coronavirus crisis reveals about vulnerable populations behind bars and on the streets
by Stephanie Hartwell, Wayne State University; Ijeoma Nnodim Opara, Wayne State University, and Sheryl Kubiak, Wayne State University The notion that COVID-19 is an equal opportunity killer has crumbled. The health and economic fallout from…
Another private jet company owned by a Trump donor got a bailout — This one for $20 million
The two private jet companies are among the first 96 airline companies disclosed as recipients of taxpayer funds under the CARES Act. by Jake Pearson May 15, 5:02 p.m. EDT An Omaha, Nebraska-based private jet company…
Making it and taking it, Trump Administration style
by Wade Rathke Pearl River In a Netflix “Narcos Mexico” rip-off, a paralegal is now facing charges for having tipped off a Mexican drug cartel about investigations and raids while working as a paralegal for…
‘150,000 Americans sacrificed for the stock market’: Kushner reportedly advised less Covid-19 testing to calm Wall Street
“Kushner’s advice did nothing to prevent a market crash, and it’s likely that the administration’s refusal to act in time only threw the economy into more chaos.” by Eoin Higgins, staff writer Thursday, May 14 President…
The Justice Department accidentally released the name of Saudi official suspected of helping the 9/11 hijackers
William Barr’s DOJ inadvertently named Saudi official Musaed al-Jarrah in a court filing after trying for two years to conceal his identity. by Tim Golden and Sebastian Rotella Wednesday, May 13, 7:32 p.m. EDT After an…
US could face ‘darkest winter in modern history,’ ousted whistleblower demands science-based pandemic response
“If we fail to develop a national coordinated response, based in science, I fear the pandemic will get far worse and be prolonged, causing unprecedented illness and fatalities.” by Julia Conley, staff writer Wednesday, May 13…
Pandemic is pushing Wall Street suburbs and home garden space
by Wade Rathke New Orleans Rumor or reality? I wasn’t sure. My daughter had heard from a real estate agent who specializes in New Orleans historic districts like the French Quarter, Marigny, Bywater, and elsewhere…
Poor People’s Campaign: We refuse to allow politicians and big corporations to balance state budgets by denying rights
Leaders are using the lie of scarcity to place the burden of the crisis on the poor while billionaires are becoming even richer and large corporations are getting bailouts. by Rev Dr Liz Theoharis Friday, May…
