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The 21st—Tuesday, June 9, 2020

On today's 21st, we talk about how sewers can help predict future COVID-19 outbreaks, how to safely film and interact with police during protests and the role reading plays in understanding race.

How To Film Police Misconduct Safely & Ethically

What are your rights when it comes to recording police? And how do you do it safely, and ethically?  The 21st talked with a non-profit organization that supports the use of video and technology to protect and defend human rights. 

Using Sewage To Track COVID-19

While deaths from COVID-19 have been trending downward in Illinois - public health experts say until a vaccine is developed the virus is likely to be part of our lives for a long time. Illinois scientists are looking at sewage to determine outbreaks.

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