Banned books: Michael Connelly, Judy Blume, other authors fight book bans During what the ALA is calling Banned Books week, more than a dozen high-profile authors are taking a stand against censorship. Author Michael Connelly alone has donated $1 million to the cause.Isabella Gomez SarmientoEnlarge this imageBooks touching on race and LGBTQ+ topics remain the most likely targets of bans or attempted bans at public schools and libraries around the country, according to the American Library Association.Rick Bowmer/APhide captiontoggle captionBooks touching on race and LGBTQ+ topics remain the...…Banned books: Michael Connelly, Judy Blume, other authors fight book bans During what the ALA is calling Banned Books week, more than a dozen high-profile authors are taking a stand against censorship. Author Michael Connelly alone has donated $1 million to the cause.Isabella Gomez SarmientoEnlarge this imageBooks touching on race and LGBTQ+ topics remain the most likely targets of bans or attempted bans at public schools and libraries around the country, according to the American Library Association.Rick Bowmer/APhide captiontoggle captionBooks touching on race and LGBTQ+ topics remain the...WW…

Is It Risky To Ride In A Convertible? Go To A Casino? Travel With Kids? : Goats and Soda This week we tackle frequently asked questions — and some infrequently asked ones as well. And we also have advice on how to decide about possible testing if you attended a protest.Pranav BaskarEach week, we answer "frequently asked questions" about life during the coronavirus crisis. And we ask readers to send in their queries. Some of the questions we get are a little ... unusual. They may not be the most critical health questions. Yet they are definitely interesting. So this week, here is a sampling...…Is It Risky To Ride In A Convertible? Go To A Casino? Travel With Kids? : Goats and Soda This week we tackle frequently asked questions — and some infrequently asked ones as well. And we also have advice on how to decide about possible testing if you attended a protest.Pranav BaskarEach week, we answer "frequently asked questions" about life during the coronavirus crisis. And we ask readers to send in their queries. Some of the questions we get are a little ... unusual. They may not be the most critical health questions. Yet they are definitely interesting. So this week, here is a sampling...WW…

How To Stay Safe From The Coronavirus While Protesting In Public : Goats and Soda Also: If I head to a new state or country for a visit, do I need to self-isolate to protect others in case I'm contagious?Pranav BaskarThis is part of a series looking at pressing coronavirus questions of the week. We'd like to hear what you're curious about. Email us at with the subject line: "Weekly Coronavirus Questions." What risks are there in attending a protest rally? Modelers say it's difficult to assess how the protests will influence COVID-19 infections. But it's clear that a key ingredient for...…How To Stay Safe From The Coronavirus While Protesting In Public : Goats and Soda Also: If I head to a new state or country for a visit, do I need to self-isolate to protect others in case I'm contagious?Pranav BaskarThis is part of a series looking at pressing coronavirus questions of the week. We'd like to hear what you're curious about. Email us at with the subject line: "Weekly Coronavirus Questions." What risks are there in attending a protest rally? Modelers say it's difficult to assess how the protests will influence COVID-19 infections. But it's clear that a key ingredient for...WW…

PHOTOS: The Global South Shows Solidarity For George Floyd : Goats and Soda Whether by painting murals, tweeting or taking to the streets, people in countries struggling with conflict, poverty and other crises are showing support for the Black Lives Matter movement.Around the world, people have held vigils, organized protests and painted murals this week to show solidarity with the Black Lives Matter protests taking place across America. These events are also taking place in countries struggling with their own crises — conflict, poverty, the pandemic. America's loud call for justice after...…PHOTOS: The Global South Shows Solidarity For George Floyd : Goats and Soda Whether by painting murals, tweeting or taking to the streets, people in countries struggling with conflict, poverty and other crises are showing support for the Black Lives Matter movement.Around the world, people have held vigils, organized protests and painted murals this week to show solidarity with the Black Lives Matter protests taking place across America. These events are also taking place in countries struggling with their own crises — conflict, poverty, the pandemic. America's loud call for justice after...WW…

A Dating Guide For The Pandemic: From The First Hang To ... Intimate Encounters : Goats and Soda Should you go on a date with someone new ... or revisit an ex if you feel safer that way? How do you know if a potential partner is following pandemic safety rules? And is it safe to have sex?Each week, we answer "frequently asked questions" about life during the coronavirus crisis. If you have a question you'd like us to consider for a future post, email us at with the subject line: "Weekly Coronavirus Questions." If you're wondering when it will be safe to date again — or how to do it — you're...…A Dating Guide For The Pandemic: From The First Hang To ... Intimate Encounters : Goats and Soda Should you go on a date with someone new ... or revisit an ex if you feel safer that way? How do you know if a potential partner is following pandemic safety rules? And is it safe to have sex?Each week, we answer "frequently asked questions" about life during the coronavirus crisis. If you have a question you'd like us to consider for a future post, email us at with the subject line: "Weekly Coronavirus Questions." If you're wondering when it will be safe to date again — or how to do it — you're...WW…