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Elections August 19, 2024

The big moment arrives for Harris: Democratic convention kicks off Monday in Chicago

by Ariana Figueroa, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] August 17, 2024 WASHINGTON — Just a little over a month after she became…

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Health Care July 21, 2024

Long COVID puzzle pieces are falling into place – the picture is unsettling

by Ziyad Al-Aly, Washington University in St. Louis, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Since 2020, the condition known as long COVID-19 has become a widespread…

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Health Care June 3, 2024

After Grilling an NIH Scientist Over Covid Emails, Congress Turns to Anthony Fauci

This article by David Hilzenrath first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. David Hilzenrath May 31, 2024 Former National Institutes of Health official Anthony Fauci has faced many…

Health Care May 2, 2024

US long-term care costs are sky-high, but Washington state’s new way to help pay for them could be nixed

by Marc Cohen, UMass Boston, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] If you needed long-term care, could you afford it? For many Americans, especially those with…

Justice April 17, 2024

Supreme Court to consider whether local governments can make it a crime to sleep outside if no inside space is available

by Clare Pastore, University of Southern California, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] On April 22, 2024, the Supreme Court will hear a case that could…

Health Care March 21, 2024

Health Workers Fear It’s Profits Before Protection as CDC Revisits Airborne Transmission

This article by Amy Maxmen first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Amy Maxmen March 19, 2024 Four years after hospitals in New York City overflowed with covid-19…

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Education March 20, 2024

$50K per year for a degree in a low-wage industry − is culinary school worth it?

by Ellen T. Meiser, University of Hawaii at Hilo, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] America’s culinary schools are feeling the heat. When chef Gordon Ramsay…

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Education March 19, 2024

Free school meals for all may reduce childhood obesity, while easing financial and logistical burdens for families and schools

by Anna Localio, University of Washington and Jessica Jones-Smith, University of Washington, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] School meals are critical to child health. Research…

Elections March 15, 2024

Trump nearly derailed democracy once − here’s what to watch out for in reelection campaign

by Richard L. Abel, University of California, Los Angeles, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Elections are the bedrock of democracy, essential for choosing representatives and…

Health Care March 15, 2024

COVID-19 vaccines: CDC says people ages 65 and up should get a shot this spring – a geriatrician explains why it’s vitally important

by Laurie Archbald-Pannone, University of Virginia, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] In my mind, the spring season will always be associated with COVID-19. In spring…

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