U.S. Army photo by Luis A. Deya
500,000 US COVID-19 Deaths and Counting: A Shameful Public Health Failure
Derrick Z. Jackson, fellow | February 17, 2021, 4:25 pm EDT This post is a part of a series on
A century since the 1918 flu claimed an estimated 675,000 lives in the United States, COVID-19 is about to claim its 500,000
th life in the nation. According to February 12 projections from the University of Washington’s Institute of Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME), we’re on track for 614,000 deaths by June. With no drastic action, we will surely surpass the 1918 toll before returning to anything resembling normal life. We also will have created the most shameful episode in US public health history.
Black History Month in 2021 is particularly significant, although in a perfect world, people would be acknowledged and recognized for their contributions all year, not at specifically designated times. Black history IS American history, everyone should be aware of it, value it and uphold it.
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Wednesday, January 27, 2021 was an extraordinary day for the role of science in our government and for science advocacy advocates across the country. President Biden issued Executive Orders and Presidential Memoranda that will change the course of government from inaction to action. From sidelining
The US Fish and Wildlife Service estimated in 2002 that up to two million birds were killed in oil pits every year. Photo: Pedro Ramirez, Jr/USFWS
Outgoing Administration Gave Thumbs Up to Migratory Bird Massacre. It’s Time to Reverse the Damage.
Jacob Carter, Research scientist | January 28, 2021, 11:24 am EDT This post is a part of a series on
Since 1918 the federal government has implemented its authority under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) to hold industries accountable for the death of birds due to their operations. Such operations include the spraying of insecticides that poison birds, maintaining oil pits that can lead to drowning, or contact with infrastructure such as wind turbines that can cause death on impact.
Valley of the Gods was excised from Bears Ears National Monument as part of the 2018 monument reduction. Biden s Day One executive actions direct the Interior Department to examine and potentially reverse this and more than 30 other actions taken by the previous administration. Photo: nat693/Adobe Stock
President Biden’s Fast Start at the Interior Department
Joel Clement, Senior fellow | January 26, 2021, 8:24 am EDT This post is a part of a series on
I never thought I’d say this, but Lady Gaga made me cry last week. Her rendition of the national anthem at the inauguration got me. Amanda Gorman’s poetry and voice got me. Remarks from both the president and the vice president lifted me. Even John Legend’s Nina Simone cover got me. It was an intense day so soon after the horrifying events at the Capitol earlier this month.