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An ER Doctor Lost His Job After Criticizing His Hospital On COVID-19. Now He's Suing.

Dr. Ming Lin was let go in March from a hospital in Bellingham, Wash., after posting criticisms and suggestions on social media. The ACLU is helping him sue for damages and job reinstatement.
- Will Stone
OPINION: The Ghosts Of Colonialism Are Haunting The World's Response To The Pandemic

The era of colonial powers ended in the 20th century. But the legacy lingers on and can be seen in the way the West has reacted to the coronavirus crisis. Although there are some hopeful signs, too.
- Abraar Karan
Valorie Kondos Field: How Can We Reinvent Our Definition Of Success?

Former gymnastics coach Valorie Kondos Field led her team to victory by creating a supportive environment, instead of a cutthroat one. The impact of that decision, she says, echoes far beyond the gym.
- NPR/TED Staff
In Self-Isolation, A Doctor Deepens His Connection To His Family

To protect his wife and four children, Dr. Roberto Vargas, who processes COVID-19 tests in Rochester, N.Y., is staying in their basement. "What carries me through is this family," he tells them.
- Emma Bowman
All Washington state nursing homes, assisted living facilities to test residents and staff for Covid-19

All nursing homes in Washington will be required to offer Covid-19 diagnostic tests to consenting residents and all staff by June 12. Institutions with memory care units must complete testing by June 26. The new state proclamation is aimed, in part, at assessing the potential for asymptomatic carriers to spread the coronavirus at long-term care facilities.
- Liz Brazile
Who Is Responsible For The Safety Of Workers And Customers Upon Reopening

NPR's business correspondent answers listener questions about safety at the workplace as more and more businesses are reopening around the country.
- Alina Selyukh
How To Keep Friends Close While Socially Distancing

Writer, podcaster, and digital strategist Aminatou Sow answers listener questions about maintaining friendships in the ear of social distancing.
What Happened Today: Boston Marathon Is Cancelled, Vaccine Questions

NPR's science correspondent answers listener questions about the pace and process needed to develop a viable coronavirus vaccine.
- Joe Palca
Who Is Responsible For The Safety Of Workers And Customers Upon Reopening, Continued

NPR's business correspondent answers listener questions about safety at the workplace as more and more businesses are reopening around the country.
- Alina Selyukh
Been close to Covid? You might get a call from this guy

We caught up with one of the hundreds of National Guard members trained to do contact tracing of Covid-19 cases in Washington state.
- Anna Boiko-Weyrauch

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