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accessFeb. 19, 2021 1:37 pm
No internet, no vaccine: How lack of internet access has limited vaccine availability for racial and ethnic minorities
Internet access is emerging as a new and troublesome determinant of health, particularly for under-resourced communities and aging populations, say these researchers.
growthFeb. 12, 2021 1:46 pm
Investors swoon over Bumble’s IPO — but what exactly is an initial public offering?
A finance professor explains why companies go public, and what SPACs have to do with it all.
civicFeb. 4, 2021 2:30 pm
The US gov’s $44M vaccine rollout website was a predictable mess. Here’s how to fix the broken process behind it
A Johns Hopkins expert analyzes the state of federal contracting, looking back to the shaky HealthCare.gov launch of 2013 while outlining a better path forward.
civicJan. 22, 2021 11:50 am
Biden is inheriting a wrecked economy, but Democrats have a record of avoiding recession and reducing unemployment
The economy generally fares better under Democratic presidents, writes Texas State University academic researcher William Chittenden after analyzing nearly 70 years of economic data.
company cultureJan. 12, 2021 7:46 am
Fired for storming the Capitol: Why most workers aren’t protected for what they do on their own time
For most of the folks who snapped selfies in the Capitol on Jan. 6, if they don’t get a knock on the door from the FBI, they may soon be getting one from HR.
company cultureJan. 6, 2021 1:18 pm
Can employers require workers to take the COVID-19 vaccine? 5 questions answered
In short: Yes. But are there religious exemptions? What about disability-related exemptions?
civicDec. 16, 2020 11:24 am
A better way for billionaires who want to make massive donations to benefit society
When billionaires use their money to change specific policies, are they paying attention to the danger this may pose to democracy? A look at the ethics of corporate donations and lobbying.
civicDec. 9, 2020 12:43 pm
When can children get the COVID-19 vaccine? 5 questions parents are asking
The first U.S. COVID-19 vaccines are expected in clinics in mid-December. Here's what to keep in mind for kids, from safety to timeline.
civicNov. 20, 2020 1:51 pm
US colleges report a 43% decline in new international student enrollment. It’s not just because of the pandemic
The Trump administration has tightened restrictions and sent signals that students from abroad are not welcome, writes University of Maryland, Baltimore County's David L. Di Maria. But there's a dire economic impact to that trend.
civicNov. 3, 2020 1:23 pm
How tech firms have tried to stop disinformation and voter intimidation — and come up short
Facebook and the other social media platform companies are facing a reckoning for their handling of disinformation.