Russell has a PhD in the history of medicine, violence, and colonialism. His research has explored topics including ethics, science governance, and medical involvement in violent contexts. Russell has ...

March, 29, 2020, is a day that should live in infamy. The national mitigation plan against Covid-19, “15 days to stop the spread,” was about to expire. In the Rose Garden, President Trump declared ...

Three-state lockdowns: Threatening calls prompted lockdowns at schools in Arkansas, Illinois, and Florida before officials confirmed there was no danger. Rapid law enforcement action: Police in each ...

The UK was one of the most locked down countries in the world during the COVID pandemic, but this was not inevitable – it was a failure of public health policy. In a public health emergency, saving ...