COVID-19
Stories from the front lines of COVID-19
COVID-19 affects all of us. Our daily reporting covers aspects of health, community, economy, international relations, and social justice relative to the pandemic.
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We Aren’t Prepared for Monkeypox
What we need is lasting, permanent public infrastructure to manage the emergence and spread of diseases. Read more
Aug 17, 2022
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LGBTQ+ Youth Need Inclusive Health Care
Many LGBTQ+ youth struggle to find accepting healthcare providers while overcoming other barriers like a lack of insurance and transportation. Read more
Aug 8, 2022
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Photo Essay: Chicago’s Gun Death Cycle, Interrupted
A mysterious double homicide on a city bus highlights the impact of the pandemic on violence and incarceration. Read more
Aug 1, 2022
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Community Schools Could Fix a Major Problem in Education
By emphasizing communication and trust-building, they offer a solution for repairing the frayed relationship between parents and schools. Read more
Mar 2, 2022
Educators Shouldn’t be Ridiculed for Worrying about COVID
In states like Oklahoma with low vaccination rates, pressuring educators to reopen schools only serves to empower rightwing agitators. Read more
Feb 16, 2022
Don’t ‘Means Test’ the Child Tax Credit
“Means tests” restrict the availability of public assistance based on income, by making people “prove” they’re poor enough to deserve help. Read more
Feb 15, 2022
Arts and Theater Workers Are Rallying for a Better Industry
As the performing arts industry continues to struggle amid the pandemic, artists have made gains in improving their working conditions. Read more
Feb 15, 2022
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The Critical Flaw Behind Teacher Evaluations
New research shows that endlessly evaluating teachers has made no impact on student outcomes. Read more
Feb 3, 2022
