COVID

Trump’s attacks on trans people and public health escalate into a war on reality itself

Administration moves to purge scientific facts, stifle essential research, and erase entire populations.

News + Politics Bruce Mirken - February 9, 2025

Medical and public health communities rally to oppose ‘bizarre, unfit’ Trump nominees

Thousands of professionals speak out against the parade of conspiracy-driving 'skeptics' up for crucial roles.

Healthcare Bruce Mirken - January 14, 2025

Long Covid: The search for answers inches forward

Is the tide finally turning on research into the chronic illness—and funding at the federal level for prevention and a cure?

COVID Bruce Mirken - December 6, 2024

Turbulence of recent past thrums though ‘Makeshift Memorials, Small Revolutions’

KADIST show takes on poignant personal effects of racism, fentanyl, queerphobia—but leaves out pandemic elephant in the room.

Art Review Charles Lewis III - November 2, 2024

Opinion

COVID safety is a progressive responsibility

Charles Lewis III - January 31, 2024

Government, media, institutions no longer work to protect us; we need to keep raising our voices and taking action.

COVID

I have long COVID—and Sen. Scott Wiener wouldn’t help

Galen Panger - January 16, 2024

Things are not back to normal. This is a huge crisis. The state needs to step in.

News + Politics

Our top stories of 2023, from Dianne Feinstein to Japanese sandos

Marke B. - December 29, 2023

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Opinion

I just caught COVID—right before essential safety measures expire

Charles Lewis III - May 9, 2023

As someone uninsured, I was lucky to get free vax, tests, and Paxlovid. We may be all on our own after May 11

COVID

Now the anti-vaxxers are resurrecting AIDS denialist lunacy

Bruce Mirken - May 3, 2023

Far-right Robert F. Kennedy Jr. fans might want to be careful about clinging to nonsense that got its adherents killed.

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COVID

Covid: It’s not over until it’s over

Marc Norton - February 12, 2023

Since Biden declared the pandemic over, 61,000 people have died, more than the total US deaths in the Vietnam War.

COVID

Sleepwalking toward Covid disaster

Bruce Mirken - August 10, 2022

In the interest of returning to 'normal,' the US is ignoring the crisis of Long Covid

News + Politics

Monkeypox meltdown: Hundreds scramble for vaccine as supplies run out

Marke B. - July 15, 2022

I got my first dose of the vaccine—across the bay, after eight hours, in a frustrating situation. And I'm one of the few lucky ones.

Opinion

Unlike London Breed, I never took my mask off. Now COVID cases are up again

Charles Lewis III - May 5, 2022

The mayor's 'back to normal' stance seems to mean reinvigorating the Financial District more than protecting her constituents

COVID

Yes, trust science. It’s real. But it’s sometimes more complicated than that

Bruce Mirken - March 21, 2022

The history of the scientific establishment in the US is full of great advances and abject horror stories.

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Opinion

London Breed’s big COVID failure

Charles Lewis III - March 10, 2022

She had a chance to show great leadership. Then she lifted the mandates—and increased the risk of more infections.

COVID

Why no COVID vaccine requirements for Giants fans?

Marc Norton - September 15, 2021

Concession staffers have to get the shot—but people cheering and shouting in a packed stadium can threaten the workers and themselves.

COVID

COVID and wildfires are a double threat at state prisons

Tim Redmond - September 8, 2021

New outbreaks, and constant fire threats, have been largely ignored by the major news media.

COVID

Don’t trust Big Pharma or Western Medicine? Get Vaccinated.

Rupa Marya - August 22, 2021

An activist doctor debunks many of the claims about the COVID vaccine—and warns us all how important it is to GET VACCINATED.

COVID

A public health nurse makes the case for vaccine and mask mandates

Sasha Cuttler - August 16, 2021

Testing alone has simply not worked. We call this 'universal precautions'—and it has to be part of our response to the ongoing pandemic.

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COVID

Trump’s attacks on trans people and public health escalate into a war on reality itself

Medical and public health communities rally to oppose ‘bizarre, unfit’ Trump nominees

Long Covid: The search for answers inches forward

Turbulence of recent past thrums though ‘Makeshift Memorials, Small Revolutions’

COVID safety is a progressive responsibility

I have long COVID—and Sen. Scott Wiener wouldn’t help

Our top stories of 2023, from Dianne Feinstein to Japanese sandos

I just caught COVID—right before essential safety measures expire

Now the anti-vaxxers are resurrecting AIDS denialist lunacy

Covid: It’s not over until it’s over

Sleepwalking toward Covid disaster

Monkeypox meltdown: Hundreds scramble for vaccine as supplies run out

Unlike London Breed, I never took my mask off. Now COVID cases are up again

Yes, trust science. It’s real. But it’s sometimes more complicated than that

London Breed’s big COVID failure

Why no COVID vaccine requirements for Giants fans?

COVID and wildfires are a double threat at state prisons

Don’t trust Big Pharma or Western Medicine? Get Vaccinated.

A public health nurse makes the case for vaccine and mask mandates

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