The Nuremberg Code has been followed during the development of the COVID vaccines, and it doesn't apply now.
How to spot disinformation, COVID edition
A review of an opinion posted on the website American Greatness serves as a case study in disinformation masquerading as journalism.
Consequences for COVID anti-vaxxers and anti-maskers – a Facebook response
What do I call call discrimination against anti-vaxxers and anti-maskers? Consequences.
Contrary to claims by anti-maskers, face masks do help reduce COVID spread
A review of 38 separate "studies" upon which anti-maskers falsely base their claim that "masks are useless"
What I hear when I hear “parental choice” and “unmask the kids”
It's a parent's choice to send their child to school carrying a sharp little knife
Debunking a quote-mined conclusion from a CDC study – a Facebook response
I have been engaging periodically with an American-style libertarian from Colorado in comments to Governor Jared Polis' COVID posts. Tonight he posted a quote-mined line and a link to a CDC study that did not say what he thought it said, and I told him so. Below is a slightly edited version of my response.... Continue Reading →
Beware of COVID hoaxers/antimaskers lying with graphs
This graph's creator is an expert at lying with graphs, and I'm seeing his work all over social media
Let’s do a little math – masks and delta COVID
A little basic math illustrates why masks still work even if the delta variant is surging
Hypocrisy, ignorance, and privilege in opposition to vaccine passports
You have the right to choose not to be vaccinated for COVID, but everyone else has a right to deny you access to services for your choice.
COVID-19 in Colorado – January 7, 2021 update
The second wave of COVID may - may - finally be weakening. Just in time for a post-holiday spike and schools to go back in session.