Big Pharma Has Raised Drug Prices 1,186 Times This Year, Analysis Shows

Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2022/07/20/big-pharma-has-raised-drug-prices-1186-times-year-analysis-shows “We must put an end to drug corporations’ unfettered ability to dictate prices at the expense of patients.” JAKE JOHNSON July 20, 2022 The U.S. pharmaceutical industry exercised its virtually unlimited pricing power to hike costs for patients … Continued

Tell Your US Representative to Support Prohibit Wildlife Killing Contests Act

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From the Endangered Species Coalition (https://www.endangered.org/): Thousands of foxes, coyotes, bobcats, and even sometimes wolves are killed every year in wildlife killing contests held around the country. Even family pets are not safe. More than 20 dogs have been killed … Continued

Heeding God’s Call to End Gun Violence Looking for Part-Time Administrative Assistant in the Greater Philadelphia Area–by August 5

JOB DESCRIPTION This is a part-time staff position expected to take approximately 10 hours a week. It is preferable that the candidate can be flexible in scheduling work hours. Preference for candidates located in the Philadelphia area, the current center … Continued

Excluding Insulin From Drug Price Reform a ‘Slap in the Face,’ Advocates Say

Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2022/07/19/excluding-insulin-drug-price-reform-slap-face-advocates-say Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer should “do everything in his power” to immediately reinsert insulin price negotiation and a $35 monthly cap on out-of-pocket insulin costs into Democrats’ emerging reconciliation bill, said one expert. KENNY STANCIL July … Continued

‘CEOs, Not Working People, Are Causing Inflation’: Report Shows Soaring Executive Pay

Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2022/07/19/ceos-not-working-people-are-causing-inflation-report-shows-soaring-executive-pay “When you look at those numbers and at CEOs trying to blame workers for inflation, it just doesn’t add up,” said the secretary-treasurer of the AFL-CIO. JAKE JOHNSON July 19, 2022 The AFL-CIO’s latest annual analysis of top … Continued

‘We Are Sleepwalking Towards the Edge,’ Says Greta as UK Sees Hottest Day on Record

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Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2022/07/19/we-are-sleepwalking-towards-edge-says-greta-uk-sees-hottest-day-record “The climate crisis will continue to escalate and get worse as long as we stick our heads in the sand and prioritize profit and greed over people and planet,” said Swedish activist Greta Thunberg. KENNY STANCIL July … Continued