Posts by Ruth Nasrullah
“Wisdom and Fear” Lead 90% of U.S. Seniors to COVID Vaccines
The United States on Tuesday hit a milestone that some thought was unattainable: 90 percent of people 65 and older are at least partly vaccinated against the disease.
Read MoreBus Stop by Bus Stop, Denver-Area Officials Microtarget Vaccine Hesitancy
So public health officials worked with transit authorities to identify where high-ridership bus lines intersected in the corridor, settling on a location by a Walmart, a Sprouts grocery store and the Little Caesars restaurant…
Read MoreCOVID-19 Recovery is an Investment
Investing is the way to go in order to solve societal problems in the era of COVID-19 and its aftermath.
Read MoreThe Ripple Effect of COVID-19
COVID-19’s ill effects cannot be measured simply by deaths, cases, economic impact, or vaccination rates. We must look at all areas it negatively impacts. Suicide rates, overdoses, divorce rates, and increased cases of mental health issues. With this said, how do we navigate forward, especially in areas that are not traditionally related to a physical…
Read MoreMuslim leaders and activists tackle opposition to COVID-19 vaccines
Vaccine rates among Muslims had been among the lowest in the nation in the early months of the pandemic. But outreach programs from mosques, community organizations, and cultural centers that work with immigrant communities are helping to dispel disinformation and promote vaccination.
Read More2021 Graduates Reflect on a Senior Year Like No Other
For class of 2021 graduate Sinovia Wodaski, senior prom will remain a special memory. Despite every senior milestone she missed due to the pandemic, Wodaski was voted prom queen…
Read MoreOvercoming Confirmation Bias
Confirmation bias is the tendency to search for, interpret, favor, and recall information in a way that confirms or supports one’s prior beliefs or values.
Read MoreDamage to Children’s Education — And Their Health — Could Last a Lifetime
Before the pandemic, 16-year-old Na’ryen Cayou had everything he needed. He had his own room. A partial scholarship to a boys’ prep school. A spot playing trombone…
Read MoreHow the Pandemic Has Reshaped the Work Landscape
Last summer it was reported that the number of Americans who started a business increased by a whopping 551,657 applicants.
Read MoreZoom in the “New Normal”: Pros and Cons
Zoom, with all its connection issues, mishaps, and overheating devices, is a tool that has expanded and diversified our options.
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