Keya Vakil is the deputy political editor at COURIER. He previously worked as a researcher in the film industry and dabbled in the political world.
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Trump Doesn’t Think There’s A Medical Supply Shortage. These Hospitals Beg to Differ.
An internal government report released Monday contradicts President Trump’s assessment that hospital administrators are “thrilled to be where they are.”
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Trump’s Coronavirus Approval Rating Has Plummeted
The president’s approval mark has dropped 8% since March 20 while his disapproval has risen by 9%
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Here’s How to Apply for Health Insurance If You Lost Your Job Because of Coronavirus
Under the ACA, people who experience “qualifying life events,” such as losing their jobs, can enroll in a health insurance plan on the individual markets.
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Republicans Still Want to Take Health Care Away From 20 Million Americans—in the Middle of a Pandemic
The 2010 healthcare law provided tens of millions of Americans with health care and guaranteed coverage for the 135 million Americans under 65 who live with pre-existing conditions.
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Trump Seems to Be Playing Politics with Medical Equipment. That’s Risking Lives.
Many states have pleaded with the Trump administration to send more medical supplies. Only Florida seems to have gotten the president’s attention.
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The U.S. Now Has the Most Coronavirus Cases in the World
The U.S. now has more than 82,000 confirmed cases, surpassing China, where the virus first spread and 81,782 people have fallen sick as of Thursday evening.
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Find Out What You Can Expect to Get from the $2 Trillion Coronavirus Relief Bill
The bill includes a $1,200 check for most Americans, expanded unemployment benefits, plus substantial help for small businesses, hospitals, and corporations.
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We Debunk 11 Coronavirus Myths
Whether it’s from the president’s own mouth or a faceless user on Twitter, misinformation has abounded and poses substantial threats to public health.
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No Theater, No Problem: 10 New Movies You Can Watch Right Now From Home
The vast majority of the nation’s movie theaters are now closed and multiple studios are now releasing their films digitally.
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Trump Is Trying to End Health Care For Millions In the Middle of a Pandemic
“It’s outrageous that President Trump would reaffirm his commitment to the lawsuit that would rip coverage away from 20 million Americans during a briefing about an ongoing unprecedented health crisis.”
