health
Trying to Access Medical Care Can Feel Like a Second Job
“More barriers keep popping up, and it’s never over.”
By Samantha Reid
All U.S. Adults Can Now Get a COVID-19 Booster Shot
Pending approval from the CDC, the shots could be available this weekend.
By Brittney McNamara
We Need to Rethink Paid Leave Altogether
The status quo is a disaster.
By Rainesford Stauffer and Abdullah Shihipar
Why This County Calculated Vaccine Rates By Zodiac Sign
Guess which sign came out on top?
By Elizabeth Djinis
What It’s Like When Your Parents Go on Strike
“There’s a fair amount of courage and honor that goes into making that decision.”
By Jacqui Germain
What I Learned During a Day on a COVID Vaccine Bus
“I felt like it came to me,” one woman said.
By Mollie Hersh
What's Next for COVID-19?
As cases continue to surge, vaccines remain the best way out.
By Emily Bloch
What Long COVID Looks Like in Teens and Young Adults
Yes, teens can be longhaulers, too
By Sunaya DasGupta Mueller
8 Popular Myths About the COVID-19 Vaccine, Debunked
These are the facts and nothing but the facts!
By Emily Bloch
The Real Connection Between Dress Codes and Mask Mandates
Only one actually infringes on students’ right to access their education.
By Lex McMenamin
Maya Boyce Is Keeping Hope Alive
As she figures out what's next in her own life, she stays devoted to keeping her brother Cameron's legacy going.
By Caitlin WolperPhotography by Drew Escriva
So Many Teachers Are Leaving Their Jobs
"Too much is expected of teachers without the pay or benefits to back [it] up.”
By Mary Retta
Some Republican Governors Seem to Want COVID-19 to Win
Texas and Florida, both led by GOP governors, are leading the nation in infections.
By Lucy Diavolo
Why Waves of Dead Fish Are Washing Up on Florida’s Shores
The sight of red tide is often a shock.
By Elizabeth Djinis
Delta Variant Is “About a Thousand Times” More Infectious, Scientists Warn
Here’s what it means for masks and vaccines.
By Lucy Diavolo
What the Climate Justice Movement Really Wants
This isn’t about creating a “nicer version of green capitalism.”
By Jacqui Germain