If the US government can start a war without asking "how will we pay for it," why should it ask that question about prevention (or treatment) for Covid-19?

Indeed, why should it ask that question about any necessary medical care? Especially since Medicare for All will cost less than America's current lousy medical system.

*Five Americans Living in Social Democratic Norway Explain Why Bernie Sanders Is So Appealing.*

How Covid-19 is likely to do widespread economic harm, especially to working people.

Low wages, precarious employment, lack of medical insurance, and homelessness will all compel US workers to go to work even if they are spreading Covid-19.

A government which cared about working people could protect people from the worst forms of economic harm. One recommendation is rapid direct payments to individuals.

The social and economic effects of Covid-19 are a foretaste of what climate mayhem will produce.

Both problems call for global cooperation.

70,000 Britons petitioned the government to reject ISDS corporate courts in any new trade agreements.

The book Losing Reality describes social systems that deny some aspects of reality, replacing it with obligatory falsehoods. The bullshitter's following is one example.

Interviews with Syrian Kurds report on a region ruled by local neighborhood councils.