A pesticide linked to brain damage in children could finally be banned
A court has ruled that the EPA must ban the controversial pesticide chlorpyrifos—or prove its safety.
Michael Moore: ‘Do Not Send Us Bottles of Water. Instead, Join Us in a...
If you want to help Flint, sign the petition, demand that the federal government take action and then get involved yourself, wherever you live, so that this doesn’t happen to you—and so that the people we elect know they can no longer break the law as they rule by fiat or indifference.
More evidence that fentanyl is killing meth and cocaine users
“The lack of awareness regarding the potentially deadly combination of fentanyl with cocaine or methamphetamine poses a significant risk to public health because of the heightened risk of overdose.”
Bernie Sanders’ Tweet Causes Big Pharma Company’s Stock to Plummet
Ariad Pharmaceuticals' stock dropped $387 million in just one day.
Progressive Briefing for Monday, October 8
Humans, fish and other animals are consuming microfibers in our food and water, Trump's pick for energy innovation is invested in Big Oil, and Susan Collins' challenger raises millions after vote for Kavanaugh.
Big Pharma’s charging you 10,000 times more for these pills
This is a serious problem for many of those suffering from neglected tropical diseases in the U.S. who are unable to afford the medications they need.
Despite coronavirus threat, Americans for Prosperity still leads fight against Medicaid expansion
Coronavirus or not, AFP’s opposition to health care for the poor and working poor remains resolute.
Plastics recycling ‘does not work,’ environmentalists stress as U.S. recycling rates drop to 5%
The authors of the report hope it sheds light on the inefficiency and unsustainable nature of plastics and plastic recycling to inspire better, widespread policies moving forward.
Medicare Advantage overbills taxpayers by $140 billion a year—enough to wipe out Medicare premiums
"Medicare Advantage is just another example of the endless greed of the insurance industry poisoning American healthcare," says a new report from Physicians for a National Health Program.
Coronavirus pandemic prompts global mental health crisis as millions feel alone, anxious & depressed
The United Nations warned that the coronavirus pandemic is generating a mental illness crisis, as millions face isolation, poverty and anxiety. Domestic violence is rising. Health workers are reporting an increased need for psychological support.