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Despair and Disparity: The Uneven Burdens of COVID-19
Addressing how the pandemic intersects with issues of social, economic, environmental, racial, gender and disability justice.
The COVID-19 Pandemic Illustrates the Ableism That Pervades Our Society
Widespread negligence of public health guidelines threatens the lives of those with chronic illnesses and disabilities.
Trump’s Anthem Has Always Been “Live and Let Die.” Now We See the Consequences.
“There’ll be more death,” Trump says. No kidding, Donny. I wonder why.
The Fed Just Changed Its Own Rules to Bail Out the Fossil Fuel Industry
The Federal Reserve can now give emergency loans to a sector that’s been buried in debt since long before the pandemic.
Far Right Group Behind Boston’s “Straight Pride” Also Organized “Reopen” Protest
The event, labeled “The Liberty Rally,” was organized by the far right organization Super Happy Fun America.
Indigenous Leadership Points the Way Out of the COVID Crisis
Indigenous communities already operate informal economies set up to sustain them amid government ineptitude and neglect.
Following Mexico’s Worker Strikes, the US Steps in to Keep Border Factories Open
When workers protested the illegal operation of the factories, the law was changed to deem the factories “essential.”
Defying Trump and Their Governors, Many Workers Are Refusing to “Reopen”
Recent polling puts public support for continuing the stay-at-home orders at a staggering 76 percent.
As We Shelter in Place, Access to Outdoors Should Not Only Be for the Privileged
Like many other inequities exacerbated by COVID-19, access to fresh air in a safe green space is not available to all.
Corporations Don’t Need Another Bailout — Schools Do
Existing inequities in our schools will get a lot worse after the pandemic, unless Congress acts now.
For Families Divided by ICE, the Pandemic Compounds the Nightmare
As families deal with the stresses of the pandemic, those with loved ones in immigration jails are feeling desperate.