Social Issues

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Kathleen Toomey, commissioner of the Georgia Department of Public Health, answers questions from the media during a news conference at Liberty Plaza across the street from the Georgia state Capitol building in downtown Atlanta, Wednesday, April 1, 2020. (Alyssa Pointer/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP) Photo edited for Best of 2020 list.

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Illustration on Israeli arabs by Alexander Hunter/The Washington Times

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Illustration on Israeli arabs by Alexander Hunter/The Washington Times

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Illustration on Israeli arabs by Alexander Hunter/The Washington Times

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Illustration on the FDA by Linas Garsys/The Washington Times

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Illustration on 'Silent Night' by Linas Garsys/ The Washington Times

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Doctors have reported an increase in telemedicine calls to treat health conditions since COVID-19 became a major concern in March. About 66% of 1,594 U.S. physicians have practiced telemedicine, up from 16% who reported using the technology before the pandemic, a survey showed. (Associated Press/File)

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House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's support among voters. A majority in a poll said they oppose Mrs. Pelosi staying on as speaker. (Associated Press)

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Illustration on critical race theory by Linas Garsys/The Washington Times

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Don't worry. I'll drive. (Illustration by Dana Summers for Tribune Content Agency)

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An FBI wanted poster for Chinese national Xinjiang Jin, who is accused of attempting to disrupt an online protest against the People's Republic of China, is shown here.

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A poll found that 52% of respondents overall thought that President Trump should "continue to fight to change Washington." (Associated Press)

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Anton Van Happen, owner of Nick The Greek restaurant in Ventura, California, has gone viral after confronting public health inspectors who tried to issue him a citation for allegedly breaking coronavirus-related restrictions. (Twitter/@VenturaReport)

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Illustration on medical marijuana by Linas Garsys/The Washington Times

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Illustration on Jewish refugees in the Middle East by Linas Garsys/The Washington Times

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Seattle public health officials have suggested the use of "glory holes" as a way to practice "safer" sex during the coronavirus pandemic. (Screenshot via Instagram/@kcpubhealth)

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Illustration on Walter Williams by Alexander Hunter/The Washington Times

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The Virginia Military Institute began work Monday to remove a prominent statue of Confederate Gen. Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson, an effort initiated this fall after allegations of systemic racism roiled the school. (Associated Press)

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This July 15, 2020 file photo shows the barracks at Virginia Military Institute in Lexington, Va. The Lexington, Va., school announced on April 15, 2021 that it has named retired Army Maj. Gen. Cedric T. Wins to be its next superintendent, making him the first Black man to lead the school in its 182-year history. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)