Health Care May 2020

AP Exclusive On Virus Guidelines

The shelved CDC COVID-19 guidelines support a coordinated national response. The White House’s plan puts the onus on reopening decisions on governors and local officials.

Global May 2020

Year-Round School? Saturday Classes?

The pandemic shutting down schools is raising concerns about how students can make up for lost learning – if that’s even possible – and the potential years-long impact this could have.

Hispanic Community May 2020

Puerto Rico Closes Public School Cafeterias

An additional 50 COVID-19 cases, as well as 278 people being quarantined, has led to Puerto Rico closing more than 30 public school cafeterias and several food warehouses.

Hispanic Community May 2020

Trump Ramps Up Expulsions Of Migrant Youth

Citing the pandemic, the Trump administration is increasing the expulsion of migrant youth, disregarding the Flores rules that give them access to legal counsel before deportation.

Financing May 2020

36M Have Sought US Unemployment Aid

The number of people who have applied for unemployment aid over the past two months has reached roughly 36 million. Congress is divided as to whether or not to pass another aid package.

Health Care May 2020

Is The ‘Darkest Winter’ Ahead?

The former head of BARDA Dr. Rick Bright testified before the House Energy and Commerce Committee that the U.S. will face “the darkest winter in modern history” unless action is taken.

Technology May 2020

Pulling The Plug On Distance Learning

Some schools around the U.S. have found distance stressful with too many obstacles like a lack of internet access and devices. The following explores one district in Georgia.

Global May 2020

New Refugees Struggle In US During Pandemic

Refugee families are struggling during the pandemic with additional challenges. The following article follows the struggles of families from Colombia and Afghanistan.

Financing May 2020

New $3T Coronavirus Relief Bill

A new $3 trillion coronavirus relief bill is expected to be voted on by the House. Its passage in the Senate appears unlikely, and the White House has already said it will veto the measure.

Hispanic Community May 2020

Inside Venezuela’s COVID-19 Lockdown

Of the roughly 25 million Venezuelans who did not flee the country, only around 17 million have internet. This adds to challenges with distance learning.

Global May 2020

Europe Reopens Widely

With new COVID-19 cases and deaths slowing in Europe, countries like Italy and Greece have begun reopening more widely. China is giving the WHO $2 billion to help fight the virus.

Hispanic Community May 2020

Biden Hires César Chávez’s Granddaughter

Julie Chavez Rodriguez, the granddaughter of César Chávez, is a new adviser on Joe Biden campaign. She is to help with Latino outreach and building out its operation in the states.

Global May 2020

US Heightens Border Enforcement

The following article explores the latest news regarding the pandemic, including the indefinite extension of a policy that quickly expels most migrants stopped along the border.

Health Care May 2020

Is Your Private Medical Info Being Shared?

If you’ve been tested for COVID-19 and tested positive, your address and even your name could have been shared with EMTs, firefighters and the police depending on what state you live in.

Global May 2020

$1.3B Contract For Border Wall Awarded

The largest border wall construction contract to date has been awarded to Fisher Sand and Gravel Co. The $1.3 billion contract is to build a 42-mile section of wall in Arizona.