After a mostly dismal 2020, we are more than ready for the new year. The devastating COVID-19 pandemic ruined this year for everyone. The virus killed more than 300,000 people in the U.S. and millions across the country have suffered in the economic shutdown that accompanied stay-at-home orders from public health officials and political leaders. It's apparent now that the attempt to bend the curve of infection rates failed — the curve never did flatten as new cases are skyrocketing in California and the nation. But the end of the year brought good news that two vaccines were approved (others may be on the way) and essential workers began getting their shots. We're looking forward to later next year when the vaccines should be widely available; in the meantime, here are some other things we'd like to see.