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He Removed Mask Labels That Said 'Medical Use Prohibited,' Then Tried To Sell Them To Hospitals

Texas officials have tried to block ineffective masks from making their way to hospitals with screenings and by rejecting anything labeled as non-medical, yet at the same time, the mysterious brokers sourcing millions of masks were working hard to evade those safeguards.

In The Age Of Coronavirus, The Milkman Cometh

Here's a sight we never thought we'd see again.

COVID-19 Is Spreading Through The South's High-Risk Population

Reopening economies will make it worse for them.

Yappa: A New Audio And Video Commenting Tool On C&L

You and your friends can now exchange audio and video comments here at C&L!

Suze Orman Lambastes Credit Businesses For Harming Americans During COVID-19

Suze Orman had some savvy and comforting pandemic-related financial advice this morning. But she also had some blunt warnings about the insufficiency of the CARES Act stimulus payments and how credit card companies and credit bureaus are making things worse.

Corporate Grifters Exploit COVID-19 Pandemic

Target and Menards are both caught trying to profit from COVID-19 Pandemic

GameStop Forcing Stores, Employees To Stay Open As 'Essential Retail'

The videogame store chain is trying to argue that it's essential, like groceries or pharmacies.

No, People — Corona BEER Does Not Cause Coronavirus

The manufacture of Corona beer is suffering market loss because a large enough percentage of people believe there is a connection between it and the deadly virus.

American Companies Now Feeling Ripple Effect From Deadly Coronavirus

It is a big deal because China at least provides an estimated 15% of total sales at Apple, Dominic Chu said.

Why Saying 'OK Boomer' At Work Is Considered Age Discrimination

But millennial put-downs aren't — yet. Confused? Don't be. Read on.

Documents Reveal McDonald's Dirty Anti-Union Tactics

"The owner class will buy up every lever of power they can... But in the end we will win because together we are unstoppable."

How Corporations Socialize And Market Gender Differences

And why it’ll take more than a gender-neutral doll to change how boys perceive femininity.

At Ernst And Young, It's Mad Men All Over Again

Yes, last year Ernst & Young held trainings for women on how to be deferential to men.

It’s High Time Someone Studied Marijuana Taxes – So We Did

Taxes on substances and activities considered harmful have been shown to alter consumer behavior.

Colt Firearms Ends AR-15 Line, Blames Saturated Market

Colt Firearms announced an end to the manufacture of AR-15s, citing market forces for their decision.

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Texas Republicans Have In-Person Convention, But Leaders Will Speak Via Video UPDATED: NOW CANCELLED

Despite experts against it, Texas Republicans voted to hold an in-person convention. The politicians though are staying home.

Jul 08, 2020

By Ed Scarce

Claire McCaskill Dunks On SCOTUS Birth Control Decision: Doesn't GOP Want Fewer Abortions?

Ironically, McCaskill points out, this ruling makes an even stronger case for adding a public option to the ACA.

Jul 08, 2020

By Aliza Worthington

Pence: CDC's Guidance Unnecessary When It Comes To Children's Safety At School

Vice President Mike Pence said the quiet part out loud when he declared CDC guidelines irrelevant for school reopening.

Jul 08, 2020

By Red Painter

Tucker Carlson Calls Mask Wearing And Social Distancing 'Bizarre Health Theater'

Fox's Tucker Carlson continues to put his fealty to Donald Trump ahead of the health and well being of his audience, their families and anyone else that's unfortunate enough to come in contact with them.

Jul 08, 2020

By Heather

San Francisco Lawmaker Introduces CAREN Act To Crack Down On Racially-motivated 911 Calls

Supervisor Shamann Walton introduced the Caution Against Racially Exploitative Non-Emergencies, or CAREN Act.

Jul 08, 2020

By Ed Scarce

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Costco Karen Refuses To Wear A Mask

A woman who claimed to be a doctor was chastised for not wearing a mask at a Costco store.

Jul 08, 2020

By Ed Scarce

Claire McCaskill Lets Loose On SCOTUS Birth Control Decision

The former Missouri Senator wondered why, if the GOP wanted fewer abortions, they'd be so hell-bent on limiting access to birth control.

Jul 08, 2020

By Aliza Worthington

VP Pence Willing To Engage In Child Sacrifice For The Economy

Mike Pence said the quiet part out loud on purpose today, cementing this corrupt administration's position that children's safety isn't as important as economic gains.

Jul 08, 2020

By Ed Scarce

San Francisco Lawmaker Introduces CAREN Act

Supervisor Shamann Walton introduced the Caution Against Racially Exploitative Non-Emergencies, or CAREN Act.

Jul 08, 2020

By Ed Scarce

Fox & Friends Host Argues Schools Should Reopen To Teach Kids That Life Is Full Of Risks

"It's the coronavirus. Mostly kids, 99.9% of kids will not be affected by it at all," said co-host Brian Kilmeade.

Jul 08, 2020

By Ed Scarce

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