During this COVID-19 crisis, probably many of us have had moments where we have thought, “Oh, shit, what’s going to happen when coronavirus spreads to (fill in the blank)? We have worried about those who fill the manifold jails and prisons of this land, and we’ve already seen those horrible potentialities begin to unfold. We’re […]
The Death President
Four presidents of the United States have been assassinated: Abraham Lincoln (1864), James Garfield, William McKinley and John F. Kennedy (1963). An additional fourteen presidents are considered to have been the targets of assassination attempts. Keep in mind that there have only been 45 presidents. (On another occasion, when things are perhaps a bit less […]
The Guessing Game
Every now and so often, we are reminded of how much the inexact art of prediction dominates all facets of American society. The numbers that are crunched by non-humans (computers) find their way into reports and models prepared by think tanks. They then become fodder for a whole slew of influential pundits and spokespeople, from […]
Underlying Conditions
We’ve all become used to what doctors and other experts on the cable news shows say—people with underlying conditions are much more vulnerable to the COVID 19 virus and are in much greater danger of becoming seriously ill and dying. Those underlying conditions have been identified, among others, as heart disease, diabetes, lung ailments, suppressed immune systems, […]
Agenda for a New Generation
The COVID-19 crisis is the most calamitous global event any living person can recall. Millions of cases worldwide have claimed over 150,000 lives as epidemiologists predict far more mayhem before the virus is under control. The drastic precautionary measures necessary to stem COVID’s spread, like “social distancing” and the closure of many businesses, are perfectly […]
An NYC Doctor’s Life During COVID-19
“I’m not heroic. I was never planning to be.” A 30-something year old New York City doctor gives an account of how COVID-19 has affected her life at work and home. The edited interview took place on April 6th and was given under condition of anonymity because she could be fired for speaking about her […]