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10/2/2020
The CDC implemented the eviction freeze on Sept. 4 to reduce the number of people on the streets who could get infected with and spread the COVID-19 virus. Landlords and other groups filed lawsuits attempting to strike down the halt on evictions, so the future of the policy remains uncertain.
10/2/2020
The FDA doesn’t have the authority to stop retailers from selling dangerous over-the-counter products such as toxic hand sanitizer. Our safety system is broken, and we need to fix it.
9/22/2020
Here’s a guide to your rights depending on how you pay
9/18/2020
As we approach Mesothelioma Awareness Day on September 26 amidst a pandemic that is keeping many school children home for another academic year, we should take the opportunity to clean up our school buildings of toxic threats, including asbestos, a known cause of mesothelioma.
9/15/2020
Being proactive and demanding can help keep you and your family safe
9/15/2020
From mask mandates to capacity limits, the largest public transit systems and ride share companies have new procedures
9/3/2020
Good news: You may still be able to request a forbearance because of COVID-19
9/3/2020
If the COVID-19 pandemic affects your ability to pay, here’s what you need to know
9/3/2020
The COVID-19 pandemic presents a whole new situation for college students. This guide outlines items that students should pack when they return to campus.
9/3/2020
As parents and students make trips across the country to return to college, you are probably wondering how to do so safely during the COVID-19 pandemic. This guide will outline some of the safer options.