No one’s that happy all the time. But it’s not all fake. Despite the virtual masks we sometimes wear, society can be an easier place to be real and open than it used to be — if we choose to.

The court said the refusal to wear a mask during a public health emergency did not constitute free speech protected by ... "Like all courts to address this issue, we conclude there is not." ...

Is it comfortable to wear with all that ... advanced aspect of the mask. The company says the built-in mic and amplifier will make your voice clearer. Muffled speech can be a particular problem ...