The outcome of Tuesday’s primaries narrows the path for Bernie Sanders to reach the Democratic nomination—of that there can be no doubt. While delegates are still being apportioned, Sanders’ inability to score a comeback win in Michigan—the state that reenergized his...
Month: March 2020
Coronavirus Will Spread Faster Because We Lack Universal Health Care
A critical factor accelerating the spread of coronavirus in the United States is our lack of universal health care. As we debate the costs of providing medical treatment for all, and as the virus tears through the fabric of our society, it’s become clear that many of...
‘We Have Rung the Alarm Bell Loud and Clear’: WHO Officially Declares Coronavirus a Global Pandemic
The World Health Organization on Wednesday officially declared the novel coronavirus a global pandemic but stressed that—with sufficient political will—nations can still "change the course" of the outbreak. "Pandemic is not a word to use lightly or carelessly," Tedros...
Izzy Award Winners Announced
Izzy Award goes to Matt Taibbi, “News Inside” and Puerto Rico’s Center for Investigative Journalism. This year’s Izzy Award for outstanding achievement in independent media will be shared by journalist Matt Taibbi, the publication “News Inside” and Puerto Rico’s...