COVID
A Late Summer COVID-19 Surge
‘You’ll get mild illness with this virus for decades to come … But that’s okay.’
The New School Closures
Despite getting millions in pandemic aid, not all schools are equipped to stay open.
The Return of COVID Anxiety Poses Problems for Democrats
No one—except for a few hardliners—wants to hear about lockdowns and mask mandates.
U.S. Reservists to Boost NATO
Plus: Biden administration blocks Wuhan lab from further funding.
An Underwhelming Intel Report on Covid-19 Origins
Plus: The fallout of the Wagner Group rebellion.
Fact Check: Teachers Union Head Says She Wanted Schools to Reopen During Pandemic
The union leader omitted important context during her congressional testimony.
The Public Still Deserves Answers About Our COVID Response
Three years on, a blue-ribbon commission should investigate where we went wrong—and what we got right.
A Round of GOF
How gain-of-function research fits into Congress’ COVID origins investigations: a Dispatch Explainer.
Millions May Lose Their Pandemic Medicaid Coverage
The expiration of a temporary pandemic measure could cause headaches for states and Medicaid enrollees.
Will Biden’s Student Loan Forgiveness Plan Stand?
The Supreme Court considers the program Tuesday.
The COVID-19 National Emergency Finally Set to End
What changes can you expect come May 11?
Fact Checking a Fake Headline About COVID-19 Vaccines
An image of an authentic article was digitally altered.
Shoulda, Coulda, Oughta
Our elected officials would rather complain about problems than solve them.
