Jane, Dara, and Matt on the school reopening debate and the political consequences of HIV/AIDS.

Resources:

"The debate over reopening America’s K-12 schools, explained" by Anna North, Vox

"I’m an epidemiologist and a dad. Here’s why I think schools should reopen." by Benjamin P. Linas, Vox

"‘I Don’t Want to Go Back’: Many Teachers Are Fearful and Angry Over Pressure to Return" by Dana Goldstein and Eliza Shapiro, NYT

"In D.C. wards hit hardest by covid-19, sending kids to school is a risk some parents won’t take" by Perry Stein

"Crucial Steps in Combating the Aids Epidemic; Identify All the Carriers" by William F. Buckley

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Jane Coaston (@cjane87), Senior politics correspondent, Vox

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