Despite July 4 timeline, the US is a long way from herd immunity

Despite July 4 timeline, the US is a long way from herd immunity

As the rate of vaccinations continues at a record pace, Americans are increasingly emerging from their long and dark winter hibernation with a sense of cautious optimism and hope for a more ‘normal’ summer. There are in fact signs of hope….unfortunately, there are also reasons for concern.

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Immigration, Politics and Unaccompanied Minors

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Immigration, Politics and Unaccompanied Minors

I talk about the influx of unaccompanied minors into the US along the southern border. We discuss some of the complexities of the situation, how it has challenged administrations for decades, and what the future may hold.

GOP Emerges as Public Health Threat as Second Dem Gets Virus

One day after the Trump-inspired attack on the Capitol by a violent mob of delusional, Fox-watching, bullshit-believers, the U.S. reached a major milestone of COVID-19 fatalities. The threshold of more than 4,000 pandemic deaths in a single day was breached just as the insurrectionists breached the U.S. Capitol.

It’s Time for Trump’s Top Doctors to Step Down and Speak Up

It’s Time for Trump’s Top Doctors to Step Down and Speak Up

An open letter from a colleague to Drs. Anthony Fauci, Robert Redfield, Deborah Birx, Brett Giroir, Robert Kadlec, Steven Hahn.