Author: Jack Hassard

Why Isn’t Testing free, easy, fast and accurate in the U.S.?

Ten days ago I was tested for COVID-19. I found out today that my test was negative. As you will find out, this kind of delay between test and result is unacceptable. Yet, with COVID-19 raging again around the country, this is the normal for testing. This is an article by Zoë McLaren published on the Conversation, and republished here under a Creative Commons license.

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Stormtroopers in American Cities: Trump’s Fear Tactic

The President of the United States is sending stormtroopers into American cities. Without any invitation or consent of the governor of Oregon or the mayor of Portland, hundreds of camouflaged armed troops have used force against legal protestors. The protestors are not breaking the law by protesting police brutality and the unequal treatment of people of color. These stormtroopers are not there to help local law enforcement, but instead use aggressive force against protestors.

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Do I have Covid-19?

Do I have COVID-19? About 1.1 million people in Georgia have been tested for COVID-19. Nearly 21,000 new cases were reported today. Although the number of positive tests has been about 10%, today’s results indicated that 16% of the tests were positive. To stop the spread of the virus, contact tracing needs to be expanded and supported. But will it?

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