The Coronavirus Is Killing People Of Color At Outsized Rates. Local Lawmakers Want The Justice Department To Investigate Who Is To Blame.
Nearly three dozen local lawmakers are sending a letter asking DOJ to look at possible civil rights violations in how governments have responded to the coronavirus.
Black Americans Don’t Trust Medicine Because Of Racism. That’s Bad In A Pandemic.
A legacy of racism has left a dangerous divide between the medical establishment and black Americans, who are now dying at high rates in the coronavirus pandemic.
Sen. Kamala Harris Is Introducing A Bill To Address The Racial Disparity In Coronavirus Cases
Harris's bill would establish a task force to gather data and provide recommendations on coronavirus response for people of color who have been disproportionately affected by the disease.
He Worked As A Janitor At The University Where He Was Studying. He Died From The Coronavirus Just 20 Credits Shy Of Graduating.
“He was a good person who wanted to leave a mark on the world,” said his fiancé. “And he has done just that.”
He Last Saw His Wife Before He Was Admitted To The Hospital With The Coronavirus. Days Later They Both Died.
“They may have lived ordinary lives, but they were extraordinary people.”
New York City's Coronavirus Essential Workers Are Overwhelmingly People Of Color
“We’re telling you that no one should be out here because it’s dangerous, but we’re sending you out there and we’re not giving out any masks.”
Some Republicans Oppose Letting Congress Vote Remotely During The Coronavirus Pandemic
House Democrats plan to let members who cannot travel to Washington due to the coronavirus to vote by proxy — allowing another member to cast their vote for them.
With Congress Gone, Rep. Max Rose Spent Two Weeks In The Reserves Helping Build A Hospital For Coronavirus Patients
“I compare this to total war,” Rose told BuzzFeed News.
“My President Is Not My God”: Some Churches Are Planning To Host Hundreds For Easter Sunday Services Despite The Coronavirus
The federal government recommends no one attend gatherings of more than 10 people, but some churches are still encouraging big congregations to attend Easter Sunday services.
One Was A Cowboy, The Other A Store Owner. Both Were Elected To Office. Both Died Of The Coronavirus.
South Dakota State Rep. Bob Glanzer and Jersey City Council Member Michael Yun both died from complications caused by the coronavirus.
Why The Coronavirus Is Killing Black Americans At Outsize Rates Across The US
“You can’t drive a bus or wash dishes on Zoom,” said one doctor. “These are people we count on to do essential jobs, and they are going unprotected.”
“I’ve Never Seen Anything Like This”: Doctors Without Enough Ventilators Are Being Told Whom To Save During The Coronavirus Pandemic
“I watched like three people die on Saturday — nothing we can do. Zero," one New York City doctor told BuzzFeed News.
Lawmakers Across The US Are Mourning Friends, Staff, And Family Members Who Died Of The Coronavirus
"His death woke people up. People are shocked," Rep. Rashida Tlaib told BuzzFeed News of Isaac Robinson's death.
Their Mom Died Of The Coronavirus. They Had To Say Goodbye Via Walkie-Talkie.
"She was a supermom, you know?"
The Senate Is Planning To Shut Down Soon Through Late April Amid The Coronavirus Outbreak
Senators will leave after passing a massive economic recovery package, as health officials have urged people to avoid close contact with others as much as possible.
“Why Are We Here?”: Some Congressional Staffers Are Worried For Their Safety As They’re Forced To Work
“Our bosses are expecting us to go into work, increase our chance of exposure, and in doing so are keeping us from our families and parents,” said one staffer.
Trump Translated His English-Only Guidance On The Coronavirus Into Spanish After Members Of Congress Complained
“It is not only cruel but irresponsible for this Administration to not make critical public health information accessible to everyone — in a language they can understand and trust."
Members Of Congress Are Asking Nancy Pelosi To Let Them Vote Remotely Amid The Coronavirus Pandemic
“The image of over 430 members and approximately 100 staffers clustered together on the House floor during votes is inconsistent with public health guidance.”
A Senator From The State Hit Hardest By The Coronavirus Is “So Angry And Frustrated” With Trump For Not Responding Sooner
Washington Sen. Patty Murray has been pushing the Trump administration to take action to fight the coronavirus since January.
Members Of Congress Are Furious At The Lack Of Information On Coronavirus Testing
"Can I tell my constituents that if a doctor recommends, that they can get [a coronavirus test]? We still don't know that, and that's the important question."