Will COVID-19 change the American social safety net? New research looks at history as a guide for how governments react to crises that expose inequality.

A historian explains what we can learn from the Great Depression in light of the current COVID-19 pandemic and its economic devastation.

Three ethicists argue that the moral dilemmas that the coronavirus puts in front of Americans result from longstanding inequality. Here's their case.

How do Americans feel about giving up some civil liberties to fight COVID-19? A survey finds that people of both parties tend to agree.

During times of crisis, cash transfers from the government can really help people get through. But it's not easy to get money to the people who need it.

In a new survey of Australians, 60% say they're moderately or very satisfied with their government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The 2014 Ebola outbreak shows that low trust in government can have disastrous consequences during health crises like the current COVID-19 pandemic.

Personal growth and even future job prospects has taken a backseat to standardized tests as a priority for education policy, new research shows.

When it comes to getting out important messages like health advisories, cities should tweet less, not more, researchers find.

"Fighting COVID-19 shouldn't be a partisan issue: The virus doesn't care what party you belong to, and everyone is at risk."