Actions that go beyond clicktivism

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Many of you are probably familiar with the term “armchair activist”. This label describes someone who might take strong stands on social media, but rarely does anything more, especially if it involves leaving the comfort of their home.…

Racism at the CDC impacts all of us

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“Systemic racism is not just a concept perpetrated outside these walls; it is a crushing reality for people of color in their daily lived experiences here at the CDC” states a letter signed by 1,200 current employees at the Centers for…

We’ll never beat the pandemic without supporting women’s health

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The suppression of women’s rights to control their health and lives continues in the midst of the pandemic. Recent Supreme Court decisions take us one step forward at the beginning of the week and then two steps back at the end. Everywhere,…

Defending the WHO

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If we are learning anything from the COVID-19 pandemic, the increase in racial violence, and the instability that results from a lack of positive leadership, it is that our world is more interconnected than ever before. Crises in health and…

Managing Emotions During COVID-19

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The COVID-19 pandemic has increased anxiety and stress for all of us. Lost income, crowded living spaces, violence, fear, uncertainty, and living with mental health problems can make these circumstances even more difficult to handle. Domestic…

We Make Inclusivity A Priority

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The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the entire world, but has not affected all of us equally. Social and economic factors determine who is most vulnerable to the virus and who’s health will suffer most. In their reporting about the impact…