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William D. Lopez

Articles

Opinion | To stop bird flu, Michigan must protect farmworkers

July 8, 2024 Kristina Fullerton Rico, William D. Lopez in

Guest Commentary

Farmworkers are on the frontlines of the bird flu outbreak. Protecting them isn’t just the right thing to do; it’s a smart strategy to prevent another pandemic.

Opinion | Colleges must consider the inequities of reopening campuses in the fall

July 8, 2020 W. Carson Byrd, William D. Lopez in

Guest Commentary

The changes that are bound to be present on college campuses in September due to the pandemic could disproportionately hurt low-income and minority students.

Opinion | Controlling the spread of COVID-19 requires radical racial solidarity

May 8, 2020 William D. Lopez, Alford A. Young Jr. in

Guest Commentary

The authors, professors at the University of Michigan, outline short- and long-term solutions that address historic systems of injustice.