Explainer
Articles that give background information on a current story, or explain a concept in greater detail than is possible in most news stories.
Explainer: The moving pieces in DC drama this week Members Subscribers Public
This is a craaaazzy week in Washington. There are multiple moving pieces, multiple crises, and multiple story lines to keep track of. So, here to help you make sense of it all, is a new Explainer from Forward Kentucky.
Evidence shows that, yes, masks prevent COVID-19 – and surgical masks are the way to go Members Subscribers Public
Do masks work? Recently, I was part of the largest randomized controlled trial to date testing the effectiveness of mask-wearing. What we found provides gold-standard evidence that confirms previous research: Wearing masks, particularly surgical masks, prevents COVID-19.
Explainer: The "educational scholarships" lawsuit Members Subscribers Public
Robert Kahne explains what the "educational scholarships" lawsuit is all about.
Frequently asked questions (and answers!) about COVID-19 and the vaccines Members Subscribers Public
There's a lot of misinformation (and DISinformation) out there about COVID and the vaccines. Here are answers from health professionals to the most common questions.
Here's what Republicans and communists have in common. Members Subscribers Public
If we can turn back Trumpism in this election, perhaps we can begin the discussion about what sort of nation we really want to be. And that discussion should include democratic socialism.
Backgrounder: Progressive vs Liberal Members Subscribers Public
Both of these terms are used in politics ... but most people can't tell you what they mean or what the difference is. Let's dig into that.
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Here’s what Social Democrats stand for. See if you are one. Members Subscribers Public
You may call yourself Dem or Repub – but in reality, you are probably a Social Democrat. Surprised? Read the list of what Social Democrats stand for and see.