Julia SoplopMost of us won’t die from COVID-19.But looking beyond the basic statistics can help us to better assess and mitigate the virus’ risks to our personal health.6 min read·Nov 18, 2020----
Julia SoplopWe’ve been having the wrong conversation about abortion. Let’s change it.I was pandemically, politically, and existentially exhausted. And then Ruth Bader Ginsburg died.10 min read·Oct 5, 2020----
Julia SoplopOur country’s long history of excluding people of color from accessing the power of the horseThe image was striking: a young black woman riding an enormous horse through the Oakland protests, fist raised above her head. It was bold…5 min read·Jun 8, 2020----
Julia SoplopThe complex interplay between human epidemics and climate isn’t newHuman epidemics influenced the climate 400 to 500 years ago. Will COVID-19 have long-term climate consequences?3 min read·Apr 27, 2020----
Julia SoplopOur science denial is killing usAnd yet only a scientifically based approach can steer us to pandemic recovery8 min read·Apr 20, 2020----
Julia SoplopWhy the Great Epizootic of 1872 should give us hope for change after COVID-19The virus swept through nearly every major city in the U.S. and Canada over the course of a year. It killed 1–2 percent of its victims and…7 min read·Apr 7, 2020----