Robyn Porteous writes that one of the reasons white people struggle to acknowledge racism is because of the way it is framed in their minds. Often, discussions of whiteness and racism only inspires defensiveness. Eyesights sharpen, energy rips through the body, and the impulse arises to oppose whatever comes next - without considering if it makes…
Jake White (Steve Haag/Gallo Images) Rugby World Cup-winning coach Jake White has embarked on the biggest modern-era South African spending splurge as he seeks to make the Bulls a powerhouse again.The Pretoria team were the dominant southern hemisphere franchise between 2007 and 2010, winning three of the four Super Rugby competitions during that period.Loftus Versfeld,…
Ashley Johnson (Getty Images) Former Springbok loose forward Ashley Johnson says family reasons played a role in his decision to turn down and offer from Jake White and the Bulls.The 34-year-old played three Tests for the Springboks in 2011 and played for English club Wasps since 2012.He is set to go into coaching.Former Springbok loose…
The latest:There have been more than 1.7 million coronavirus cases in the United States, according to the Johns Hopkins University tally.The U.S. death toll has surpassed 104,000 people, according to Hopkins.Government leaders and health officials have expressed their concern that coronavirus could rapidly spread during protests over the death of George Floyd.As pandemic and protests…
The White House announced Sunday that the U.S. will send 2 million doses of hydroxychloroquine and 1,000 ventilators to Brazil as the South American country confronts the coronavirus pandemic.The White House said in a joint statement with the Brazilian government that the doses of hydroxychloroquine will be used as preventative treatment for nurses, doctors and…
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Here in Washington, we’ve been hearing about tensions between the White House and one of its most controversial — but, at least in some circles, most popular — figures: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Polling of likely voters indicates that the Health and Human Services secretary can be an asset to Republicans when he’s talking about improving the nation’s food supply or labeling ultraprocessed foods. But when he’s talking about removing recommendations for routine childhood vaccinations, he can be a detriment. So, when I
Several states have joined President Donald Trump’s deportation efforts and are taking federal reporting requirements to immigration authorities a step further — by using their public health agencies as arms of enforcement. North Carolina, in late April, became the latest member of a growing group of Republican-led states to require their public health agencies to