Ross: Dissolving the NRA would bankrupt our political system
Love it or hate it, the NRA is the Vibranium of American politics. And all it asks of its membership is a little money to send the Executive VP on vacation.6 years ago
Ross: Stopping the other viral contagion sweeping America
Jevin West, director of the Center for an Informed Public at the UW, is studying the OTHER viral contagion sweeping America: conspiracy theories.6 years ago
Ross: A hidden victory in controlling the coronavirus
Even though our actions have not yet been enough to stop COVID, the data shows pretty much every other respiratory infection has given up.6 years ago
Ross: Was sending federal help to cities really about de-escalation?
With a fresh enemy, protesters get a second wind and suddenly those terrifying COVID numbers are pushed to the bottom of the screen. Mission accomplished?6 years ago
Ross: Losing the COVID war could make us the ‘Dumbest Generation’
How will future generations remember us if we end up losing the war against COVID? Odds are it won't be all that fondly.6 years ago
Ross: What happens if Trump doesn’t accept result of November election?
I don’t know why journalists ask a question like “would you accept the results if you lose?” We need to know what it actually means not to accept the outcome.6 years ago
Ross: Working from home should get you a raise, not a pay cut
Some companies are offering permanent work-from-home status in exchange for pay cuts. But shouldn't it be the other way around?6 years ago
Ross: How we can give parents a choice when schools reopen
The U.S. tends to lose all feeling in its extremities during an election year. So, let’s stop trying to change each other’s minds and just give people a choice.6 years ago
Ross: How much will COVID actually spread through schools?
We all know how quickly flu can race through schools, and so we figure COVID would do it too ... except there are now studies showing it might not.6 years ago
Ross: Human nature will prevent us from stopping next pandemic
Even with COVID-19 as a cautionary tale, odds are our aversion to prevention will see us fail to stop the next pandemic, argues biologist David Lodge.6 years ago
Ross: Roger Stone reminds us of the need for social media distancing
Everything Roger Stone did was about what? Creating wild Facebook posts, posting phony rumors, and stirring up fake outrage on the internet.6 years ago
Ross: How to manage the clash over police budgets
As many call for cuts to police budgets, how about something really radical? Give the budget book to protesters and hire them to go through it.6 years ago
Ross: Vaccine trial participants experience side-effects so we don’t have to
When the day finally comes that you get your vaccine shot and the pharmacist hands you a long list of warnings, you might want to say, “thank you, Ian.”6 years ago
Ross: Ignoring the infection count does not stop the virus
When there were PPE shortages the first time, understandable. But a second time? Wishful thinking or willful ignorance, this takes it to a new level.6 years ago
Ross: The virus is out of control, but how did we get here?
In March, breaking news was 19 deaths, 420 COVID cases in the U.S. Now it's July, the virus is back on top, and early projections were actually understated.6 years ago
Ross: Removing a statue reflects a changed opinion
Taking down a statue doesn’t erase our past. It’s more a reflection of changing opinions about who was on the right side of history.6 years ago
Ross: America’s heritage started long before Mt. Rushmore
Mt. Rushmore's carvings are only a small part of the mountain behind them, a small part of the heritage we’re still chipping away at.6 years ago
Ross: Not wearing a mask infringes on all of our choices
For the anti-mask camp, it’s all about choice. But suppose we’re all grocery shopping and my choice is to not be infected by their choice.6 years ago
Ross: Failures of CHOP a cautionary tale for protesters
Before you try a version of the CHOP in your city, consider the many factors that led to the occupation's failure in Seattle.6 years ago
Ross: Pro-mask camp gets an unexpected ally
The pro-mask-wearing camp got an unlikely ally this week, in the form of Kentucky Senator and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell.6 years ago
Ross: Knuckleheads are standing in the way of our safety
You can go ahead and reform your government, but if it can’t control the knuckleheads, pretty soon even reasonable people will start ripping off their masks.6 years ago
Ross: A song explaining the rebellion against masks
I’ve been trying to figure out why people hate masks so much, and so to disarm my critics, I’m going to use a commentary tool I’ve never used before.6 years ago
Ross: What to do about anti-mask resistance
What should we do about this growing anti-mask resistance movement? The answer: Get masks that can actually protect us from them.6 years ago
