It’s the politics of COVID dissent

A common enemy might unite us, but only temporarily. Plus, there’s another factor to consider: it’s even more difficult to keep a society united against a common enemy, when that common enemy seems to be unbeatable.

Opinion
BY GERRY NICHOLLS
October 30, 2020

Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | October 30, 2020

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