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New vaccine offers powerful protection against despair

by Chuck Radis January 2, 2021January 4, 2021

A volunteer vaccinator reports that the threat of the pandemic will be met if enough of us take the shot when it’s our turn.

by Jabbar Fazeli, M.D. December 29, 2020December 29, 2020

I get why some of my fellow health care workers are unsure about being immunized. But the misunderstandings stem from side effects that soon go away.

by The Editorial Board December 24, 2020December 25, 2020

As cases are diagnosed in record numbers, some are still claiming that it’s no big deal.

by Rev. Alyssa Lodewick December 22, 2020December 22, 2020

What better tribute to the one whose birth Christians are celebrating than to make small sacrifices out of love for our neighbors?

A coronavirus vaccine won’t work unless almost everyone takes it. Will they?

by Lindy Graham and Celine Frueh December 17, 2020December 17, 2020

Counseling can be the difference between struggling and succeeding at work, and expanding access can be a win-win for businesses and workers.

We may be closer to the end of the pandemic, but we are nowhere near back to normal.

by The Editorial Board December 10, 2020December 9, 2020

Protecting public health isn’t government overreach – it’s government’s job.

by The Editorial Board December 8, 2020December 7, 2020

Another court finds no merit to Rick Savage’s belief that he can defy state public health regulations.

by Katie Dealy December 8, 2020December 8, 2020

The countries that have kept their kids in school have made it a national priority, sending consistent messages and sacrificing other conveniences.