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Health care eligibility cuts add to Trump administration’s anti-immigrant attacks
Health care eligibility cuts add to Trump administration’s anti-immigrant attacks
A slew of new policies that limit which immigrants qualify for health care benefits could have a severe impact on public health, advocates say
For disabled people, slashing health care subsidies is ‘eugenics policy,’ advocates say
For disabled people, slashing health care subsidies is ‘eugenics policy,’ advocates say
The future of Medicaid is “really scary” for people with Long COVID - The Sick Times
The future of Medicaid is “really scary” for people with Long COVID - The Sick Times
After massive CDC cuts, what’s left of COVID-19 mitigation efforts?
After massive CDC cuts, what’s left of COVID-19 mitigation efforts?
Massive cuts at CDC and growing hostility toward vaccination under Kennedy leave the public more vulnerable to COVID-19, experts say
After massive CDC cuts, what’s left of COVID-19 mitigation efforts?
After massive CDC cuts, what’s left of COVID-19 mitigation efforts?
Massive cuts at CDC and growing hostility toward vaccination under Kennedy leave the public more vulnerable to COVID-19, experts say
Big Beautiful Bill' is deadly to vulnerable groups across the U.S.
Big Beautiful Bill' is deadly to vulnerable groups across the U.S.
RFK Jr.’s halt on mRNA vaccine research risks progress on curing illnesses
RFK Jr.’s halt on mRNA vaccine research risks progress on curing illnesses
The research made promising inroads on developing vaccines for cancers and HIV, which both have racial and socioeconomic disparities
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The federal government is restricting COVID-19 vaccine access. Here’s what that means for the ongoing pandemic and people with Long COVID. - The Sick Times
The federal government is restricting COVID-19 vaccine access. Here’s what that means for the ongoing pandemic and people with Long COVID. - The Sick Times
Medicaid cuts will ‘devastate’ millions, advocates say
Medicaid cuts will ‘devastate’ millions, advocates say
An estimated 16 million would lose insurance, including via Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act, in the next decade if budget bill passes
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NY proposal against wearing a mask during crimes stigmatizes masking and won’t stop antisemitism, advocates say
NY proposal against wearing a mask during crimes stigmatizes masking and won’t stop antisemitism, advocates say
The 2026 fiscal year budget includes increased penalties for wearing a mask while committing certain crimes
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How Telemedicine Benefits Became a Casualty of Congress’s Chaos
How Telemedicine Benefits Became a Casualty of Congress’s Chaos
Uncertainty looms for TV writers a year after historic strike
Uncertainty looms for TV writers a year after historic strike
Ignoring Public Health May Have Cost Democrats the Election
Ignoring Public Health May Have Cost Democrats the Election
Advocates say the Harris campaign must address long COVID
Advocates say the Harris campaign must address long COVID
Long COVID Essentials: a resource sheet series by The Sick Times x Long COVID Justice
Long COVID Essentials: a resource sheet series by The Sick Times x Long COVID Justice
a resource sheet series by The Sick Times x Long COVID Justice short link to this page: tiny.cc/LCE This series of resource sheets provides foundational information about navigating Long COVID. Whether you’re newly experiencing confusing symptoms, have had this disease for years, or are helping others in your community, these sheets will direct you to […]
Small screen, big ideas | Laura Weiss | Substack
Small screen, big ideas | Laura Weiss | Substack
Experts and advocates criticize weakened COVID-19 guidance
Experts and advocates criticize weakened COVID-19 guidance
Almost 5 months in, organizers for a ceasefire aren’t backing down
Almost 5 months in, organizers for a ceasefire aren’t backing down
While COVID-19 surges, California guts mitigation efforts in schools
While COVID-19 surges, California guts mitigation efforts in schools
Labor unions make unprecedented calls for a ceasefire in Gaza
Labor unions make unprecedented calls for a ceasefire in Gaza
The Covid-19 Virus Isn’t Done With Us—or Our Politics
The Covid-19 Virus Isn’t Done With Us—or Our Politics
Did the Actors’ Union Really Win?
Did the Actors’ Union Really Win?
SAG-AFTRA’s new contract falls short on protections from AI
SAG-AFTRA’s new contract falls short on protections from AI
TV writers win a new contract. Will actors be next?
TV writers win a new contract. Will actors be next?
Commercializing the new COVID vaccine deepens inequities
Commercializing the new COVID vaccine deepens inequities
Women of color face additional hurdles with long Covid
Women of color face additional hurdles with long Covid
Nearly 100 days in, the WGA isn’t backing down
Nearly 100 days in, the WGA isn’t backing down
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