More than 100 civil society groups sign joint statement setting out conditions that must be met before the use of surveillance technology to fight pandemic With governments across the world rapidly expanding the use of […]
“These are extraordinary times, but human rights law still applies.” By: Jessica Corbett, “Technology can play an important role in the global effort to combat the COVID-19 pandemic; however, this does not give governments carte […]
“Voters are watching in real time as Bernie Sanders’ platform—Medicare for All, a federal housing guarantee, paid leave for everyone, and much else—is looking more and more like a common-sense solution to huge problems.” by: […]
“We’re seeing people from every socio-economic level because the majority of Americans live paycheck to paycheck.” by: Julia Conley, Volunteers from City harvest distribute food in Harlem on March 28, 2020 in New York City. […]
“They’re still requiring SSI recipients and veterans receiving pensions to file a tax return before receiving their coronavirus stimulus payments.” by: Jake Johnson, Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin answers questions at a White House press briefing. […]
“The COVID-19 pandemic lays bare the cruelty of tying health insurance coverage to employment.” by: Andrea Germanos, A new analysis estimates that 3.5 million workers lost their health insurance in the last two weeks because […]
“A portrait of disaster. Unemployment insurance claims for the last two weeks are mind-blowing.” by: Jake Johnson, People wait in line as volunteers distribute food in Harlem on March 28, 2020 in New York City. […]
“The Trump administration is robbing workers of the paid sick days and paid leave Congress passed into law for them. That is unconscionable.” byJake Johnson, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Director Anthony Fauci, […]
“None of us know how long this pandemic will last, and no American should have to choose between protecting their health and exercising their right to vote.” by: Eoin Higgins, “Congress must approve at least […]
‘The Poor, the Sick, the Homeless, the Children, the Low-Wage Workers’: Moral Leaders Demand Coronavirus Relief for Most Vulnerable “We are asking people to call on the White House and Congress to enact relief for […]