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The Colossal Problem of Publicly Funded Vaccines in Private Hands

Michael Hiltzik Los Angeles Times
Image of the Pfizer Covid 19 Vaccine.
As Pfizer and Moderna prepare to roll out their COVID 19 vaccines, the problems associated with publicly funded vaccines in the hands of private companies are already on the horizon, as the drug industry seeks to control global efforts for a cure.

Hoax

Donna Pucciani Plainsongs
Chicago poet Donna Pucciani speaks to the cruel conditions facing young refugees, the idea they are not even people.

Why the New mRNA Vaccines Are a Breakthrough and How They Work

Sanjay Mishra The Conversation
By giving the immune system a preview of the most critical part of the virus without causing disease, the vaccine gives the immune system time to design powerful antibodies that can neutralize the real virus.

Teachers Are on a Tightrope With No Safety Net

Emily James Independent Media Institute
Schools are making the hybrid learning plan work as best they can, but our teachers are likely not okay. They are getting the work done—but their physical, emotional, and mental health may be suffering in the process.