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AS THE PANDEMIC WORSENS, it’s not just the virus itself that threatens human life. The corruption, cronyism, and incompetence of those in power is adding fuel to the fire. It’s been said that the virus doesn’t discriminate, but politicians and CEOs continue to prioritize their own power and profits over the lives of the most vulnerable. The public deserves to know more than just case counts and death tolls, which is why our reporters are digging deep to break stories on corporate profiteering and political jockeying that undermine public health. These stories are breaking through and garnering widespread attention, but our independent nonprofit journalism depends on the generous support of readers, many of whom can’t afford to give right now.

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