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Benjamin P. Linas

Latest articles by Benjamin P. Linas

Politics
I’m an epidemiologist and a father. Here’s why I’m losing patience with our teachers’ unions.I’m an epidemiologist and a father. Here’s why I’m losing patience with our teachers’ unions.
Politics

The evidence is clear: We can open schools safely now.

By Benjamin P. Linas
Politics
Blue states and red states are both doing school reopenings wrongBlue states and red states are both doing school reopenings wrong
Politics

What Biden’s plan to reopen schools safely in the pandemic could look like, according to an epidemiologist.

By Benjamin P. Linas
Science
I’m an epidemiologist and a dad. Here’s why I think schools should reopen.I’m an epidemiologist and a dad. Here’s why I think schools should reopen.
Science

Six questions about the safety of kids, teachers, and families, answered.

By Benjamin P. Linas