For-Profit Railroads Caused Disaster in Ohio

Keely Mullen is a member of Socialist Alternative in the US. Thousands of people in East Palestine, Ohio were told it was safe to return home after a Norfolk Southern train derailment left their town covered in a heavy toxic smoke and flames, and coated in highly flammable chemicals. But far from returning to the […]

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Big Pharma’s Profiteering Causes Medication Shortages

Manus Lenihan is a member of Socialist Alternative in the US. Drug shortages are being reported around the world. This article focuses on the US, but there are similar problems in Canada, both with over the counter medications and prescription drugs. Many pediatricians say they can’t remember seeing so many kids this sick at the […]

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$65,000 a Minute: Big Pharma Profits Soar from Vaccine Monopolies

Sophie Scholl is a member of Socialist Alternative in the US. Moderna released its 2021 annual report which showed the pharmaceutical giant made $12.2 billion in profits last year. Pfizer similarly reported $21.9 billion in profits in the same time, while Johnson & Johnson reported $4.7 billion. While vaccines aren’t the only products these companies […]

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