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Democracy's future: Our responsibility

Published Jan 4, 2022

In a new book, JHU President Ron Daniels argues that universities—including Johns Hopkins— have a pivotal role to play in order for democracy to thrive

Close up of an antigen test in someone's hands

Q+A

Omicron tests the limits of COVID-19 testing

Published Dec 22, 2021

The U.S. is still on its heels when it comes to COVID-19 testing. Will mailing free at-home tests make a difference? Immunologist Gigi Gronvall explains

Boxed Pfizer vaccines are shipped overseas

Q+A

Without global vaccinations, further variants ahead

Published Dec 21, 2021

Vaccine experts Anna Durbin and William Moss explain how vaccination prevents viral mutation, discuss remaining barriers to global vaccine access

A nurse holds out a nasal swab for COVID-19 testing

Coronavirus

COVID-19 continues to hound U.S. with new surge, new variant

Published Dec 21, 2021

As the pandemic's second year ends, the nation struggles to avoid a repeat of widespread lockdowns. But vaccinations continue to tame the impact—for now.

Illustration of a man in a top hat and monocle left alone on a seesaw while workers walk away

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The big quit

Published Dec 17, 2021

Workers are quitting their jobs at or near the highest levels on record since tracking began in 2001. A Carey Business School professor helps explain the growing disillusionment with business as usual.