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Back to SearchWhat about Mike Pence? The former Vice President's political future
Virtually all of the conversation with regards to the future of the Republican party centers around former President Donald Trump. But what about his…
4 years, 9 months ago
Free college doesn't solve the biggest problem
When we talk about college these days, the discussion centers around cost. But you don’t hear a lot about the number of people who start college, but…
4 years, 9 months ago
Amid violence against Asian Americans, there is hope about hate crime bill
The US Senate recently overwhelming passed a bill designed to help address what has been an alarming spike in violence against members of the Asian A…
4 years, 9 months ago
The most common misconceptions about the COVID-19 vaccines
Some people still have questions or hesitancy about getting the COVID-19 vaccine. And since vaccinations are our end game here - the safest way for e…
4 years, 9 months ago
Pandemic economy check in: signs of a summer boom are here
New unemployment claims keep trending down, and low wage employers are trying signing bonuses to get employees in the door. The price of lumber is go…
4 years, 9 months ago
Banning Menthol: The twisted history of menthol cigarettes and the targeting of African-Americans
The FDA recently proposed a ban on menthol-flavored cigarettes. Advocates for the ban say this is a big and long-needed public health move, especiall…
4 years, 9 months ago
"This attack, whoever did it knew what they were doing." The pipeline hack exposed America's infrastructure security vulnerabilities
The hacking of that Colonial Pipeline has caused problems with gasoline supply along the East Coast. How could this happen? What vulnerabilities does…
4 years, 9 months ago
How the 2020 Census will reshape the House of Representatives
The makeup of the House of Representatives will be shifting a bit in the wake of the 2020 Census. Some states will gain a seat or two, and some will …
4 years, 9 months ago
Why you should care about the semiconductor shortage
You've probably heard people talk about a semiconductor or chip shortage recently. It's a big deal, and it probably affects a lot more things than yo…
4 years, 9 months ago
Did we learn our lesson about funding public health? 'We're hopeful, but we're not sure'
Public Health Funding is an ongoing concern in this country, and we've seen the effects of that first hand during this COVID-19 pandemic. So have we …
4 years, 9 months ago