COVID-19’s death toll in America has topped the 1918 pandemic Plus, children could have vaccines by Halloween, COVID is the leading cause of law enforcement deaths, and more. September 21, 2021 Al Tompkins
What it means that an FDA advisory committee did not recommend COVID-19 booster shots Plus, the CDC takes up COVID booster shot debate this week, the evidence that Pfizer couldn't supply, what we can learn from Israel, and more. September 20, 2021 Al Tompkins
Pfizer and Moderna press for booster shots. Will the FDA’s decision come today? Plus, the data Biden's team leans on to favor boosters, NIH to study long-haul COVID, food costs are increasing, and more. September 17, 2021 Al Tompkins
How a community-focused weekly is punching holes in an Illinois town’s political discourse The Cicero Independiente is bringing politics into the open in Latino-majority Cicero, Illinois. September 16, 2021 Ana Arana
1 in 500 Americans has died from COVID-19 Plus, how the White House is planning for the next serious viral outbreak, the pandemic has been good for lottery sales, and more. September 16, 2021 Al Tompkins
The problems that Nicki Minaj caused for the vaccination effort Plus, no action against physicians who spread false info, why hospitalizations might not be a reliable barometer, and more. September 15, 2021 Al Tompkins
Are evictions spiking as expected? Plus, National Guard called in over school bus driver shortage, home COVID test kits are in short supply, still no agreement on boosters, and more. September 14, 2021 Al Tompkins
Q&A: 9/11 journalism lessons from Pulitzer-winning teams at The Wall Street Journal and New York Times The Times and the Journal were two of the most prominent news organizations to rise to the many challenges that the 9/11 terrorist attacks presented. September 13, 2021 Roy J. Harris Jr.
Why is Congress exempt from the Biden COVID vaccine mandate? Plus, you can now get a flu and COVID shot at the same time, cases rise in the UK, the stigma of dying with COVID, and more. September 13, 2021 Al Tompkins
20 front pages that ran after 9/11 These front pages don't have the rounded edges of recollections. They show a country reeling from attack and preparing to strike back. September 10, 2021 Kristen Hare
