Whether scientists can prevent masks from becoming prey in the culture wars remains to be seen. Dr. Jay Bhatt, former medical chief at the American Hospital Association and an ABC News contributor ...

As some states, most notably Texas, begin to lift mask mandates, the Biden administration is launching an informal but energetic campaign to prevent others from following suit.

New Jersey became the latest state to lift school mask mandates on Monday, as Democrats continue to struggle over how to keep schools open, adhere to scientific guidance and allay a base that ...

The president's retweet of a tweet ridiculing Joe Biden for how he looked in his mask brought Trump's subtle seeding of this culture war into stark relief.

TOPLINE Wearing masks have emerged as a new dividing line in the culture war, pitting some Democrats, who have been more supportive of face mask requirements, against some Republicans—including ...

They have turned the responsibility of wearing the mask – which remains a recommendation from top health officials – into an opportunity to represent, honor, and fight for the health of their ...

The debate over wearing masks was never part of a culture war, and when we refer to it as such we miss the depth and danger of its significance. The debate was, instead, another marker flashing ...

America’s face-mask culture is changing, and their meaning changes too The message is: I’m protecting you, you’re protecting me, I can feel safe," says Suki Xiao.

In March, when fears about the dearth of medical grade masks for health care professionals were dominating social media discussions, I asked my friend — a physician’s assistant in a big… ...

Photographer Selim Harbi is drawn to West Africa for its culture and its handicrafts – specifically, its masks – and the people behind the masks.

A mask is a simple, paint-by-number illustration of this new cultural polarization. Yes, these masks help prevent the outbreak of COVID-19, but they do nothing to prevent the outbreak of ...

Maintaining a culture of mask-wearing in situations where the virus could spread is essential, experts say, because of the risk of variants, breakthrough infections, and for people who have not ...