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10/22/2020
With Election Day coming up, here's a tip guide for what to do before you go to vote, what to take with you and how to stay safe while you’re at your polling place.
10/2/2020
The CDC implemented the eviction freeze on Sept. 4 to reduce the number of people on the streets who could get infected with and spread the COVID-19 virus. Landlords and other groups filed lawsuits attempting to strike down the halt on evictions, so the future of the policy remains uncertain.
10/2/2020
The FDA doesn’t have the authority to stop retailers from selling dangerous over-the-counter products such as toxic hand sanitizer. Our safety system is broken, and we need to fix it.
9/29/2020
Colleges all over the country have decided to open their doors to students, but reopening remains unsafe in nearly all states.
9/25/2020
Only four out of 20 major chain stores studied still allow customers to shop without face coverings
9/22/2020
Here’s a guide to your rights depending on how you pay
9/18/2020
As we approach Mesothelioma Awareness Day on September 26 amidst a pandemic that is keeping many school children home for another academic year, we should take the opportunity to clean up our school buildings of toxic threats, including asbestos, a known cause of mesothelioma.
9/18/2020
From requiring masks, to blocking middle seats, to cleaning between flights, not all airlines are taking equal steps to protect passengers
9/18/2020
Wild fires in the West have created some of the worst air quality of anywhere in the world right now. This isn't just an issue for children or people with pre-existing conditions, it's a health risk for everyone.
9/17/2020
The U.S. Department of Education is distributing $7 million in grants to support open textbook creation and adoption. Here's what you should know before you apply.