In India, a coalition of groups are calling on Johnson & Johnson to stop exporting Indian-made vaccines to wealthy nations like the United States at … Stop Exporting Indian-Made Vaccines to Rich NationsRead more
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Big Pharma Firms Spent More Enriching Investors Than on R&D
The leading 14 Big Pharma firms paid out more to enrich their investors than they spent on research and development from 2016 to 2020, a … Big Pharma Firms Spent More Enriching Investors Than on R&DRead more
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The threat of software patents persists
At the Free Software Foundation (FSF) we have reported extensively on many issues concerning user freedom. In this article, we will reintroduce a problem that … The threat of software patents persistsRead more
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Vaccine monopolies make cost of vaccinating the world against COVID at least 5 times
The cost of vaccinating the world against COVID-19 could be at least five times cheaper if pharmaceutical companies weren’t profiteering from their monopolies on COVID-19 … Vaccine monopolies make cost of vaccinating the world against COVID at least 5 timesRead more
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Farmers Deserve the Right to Repair Their Tractors
Thanks in large part to the introduction of machinery like tractors and combines, farms today are far more efficient and productive than they were a … Farmers Deserve the Right to Repair Their TractorsRead more
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Covid vaccine profits mint 9 new pharma billionaires
Covid-19 vaccines have created at least nine new billionaires after shares in companies producing the shots soared. Topping the list of new billionaires are Moderna … Covid vaccine profits mint 9 new pharma billionairesRead more
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Vaccine Hesitancy, Even by Healthcare Workers
Today, President Biden will announce the United States plans to buy half a billion doses of Pfizer’s COVID vaccine to donate to more than 90 … Vaccine Hesitancy, Even by Healthcare WorkersRead more
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Lack of Global Plan Leaves Poorer Nations in Crisis
The Biden administration on Thursday announced that the U.S. will donate 25 million surplus doses of COVID-19 vaccines to developing countries, pledging to donate a … Lack of Global Plan Leaves Poorer Nations in CrisisRead more
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Canada’s Refusal to Waive Intellectual Monopoly Rights on COVID-19 Vaccines Should Be a Crime Against Humanity
The U.S. surprised the world last week by throwing its weight behind waiving intellectual property rights for COVID-19 vaccines. Under pressure to respond similarly, Prime … Canada’s Refusal to Waive Intellectual Monopoly Rights on COVID-19 Vaccines Should Be a Crime Against HumanityRead more