by Derek Monson | Jan 8, 2021
Lessons from the D.C. riot Written by The riots in D.C. and storming of the U.S. Capitol Building – not to mention the four resulting deaths (as of this writing) – were tragic and unnecessary. They soured the hope and optimism of a new year. But, it is...
by Derek Monson | Jan 5, 2021
2021 needs two things to bounce back from 2020 Written by During this first full week of 2021, many feel relieved that 2020 is behind us: We’ve concluded a tumultuous year of pandemic lockdowns, economic hardship and election controversy. Beyond that relief,...
by Derek Monson | Dec 16, 2020
‘Democratic government is about much more than who wins’ Written by The Christmas and New Year’s holidays offer us a time to reflect on who we are as people. The encouragement at Christmastime to give to others and focus on important relationships, and at New...
by Derek Monson | Dec 14, 2020
The physics of COVID-19 vaccine momentum (and opposition) Written by In society, some actions seem to follow a form of Sir Isaac Newton’s third law of motion: they generate an equal and opposite reaction. That seems to be true in the case of the development...
by Derek Monson | Dec 8, 2020
Local market innovation stabilizing hospital drug supplies nationwide Written by “The measure of success will be that drug shortages become rare events and quality essential medicines are consistently available at fair and sustainable prices.” That is the...
