first responders

Inside the Pro-Trump Facebook Group Where First Responders Call Coronavirus a Hoax

Isaac Arnsdorf / ProPublica Mar 17, 2020 In a private Facebook group, firefighters and paramedics shared memes and conspiracy theories doubting the pandemic, raising concerns that they aren’t taking precautions to protect themselves and others. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Jon Stewart Lashes Out at Congress Over 9/11 Victims Fund

MATTHEW DALY / The Associated Press Jun 11, 2019 The comedian and longtime advocate says "sick and dying" responders traveled to find few House panel members in attendance at the hearing. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

17 Years Later, Almost 10,000 People Are Living With Cancers Related to 9/11

Ilana Novick Sep 11, 2018 It’s not just first responders who were harmed by fumes from the lower Manhattan attack, but workers, students and area residents. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Congress Urged to Restore Net Neutrality in Wake of Firefighting Debacle

Julia Conley / Common Dreams Aug 29, 2018 First responders demand action after Verizon throttles data speeds for the fire department during a natural disaster in Santa Clara County, Calif. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Sept. 11 Heroes Disdained on the Right

Joe Conason / Truthdig Dec 23, 2010 To understand the depths of shame and cynicism in the partisan stalling of health legislation for 9/11 first responders, it is only necessary to recall how eagerly Republican politicians once rushed to identify themselves with New York City's finest and bravest. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Congress Heads for Holiday Overtime

Staff / Truthdig Dec 21, 2010 Members of the House and Senate may be in for a longer week than they'd hoped for if they don't get some serious legislating done -- and fast. The height of the holiday season may be at hand, but it's also the lame-duck season, which could lead to last-ditch-effort time. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )