Hawai‘i’s Post-COVID Recovery Plan Puts Women First
The Aloha State is working towards establishing a new, more equitable post-pandemic normal for vulnerable communities.
Coronavirus Coverage
Love, Justice, and Common Humanity: A Student’s Perspective on Finding Hope
Because the humanity of every person is what we fight for when we advocate to end police violence, to support better treatment for COVID patients and doctors, or to institute justice everywhere.
Racism in the U.S. Health Care System Is Costing Black Lives
Health inequity for Black people in the U.S. is not a new phenomenon. But COVID-19 shined a light on the problem—and it’s costing lives.
How Immigrant Essential Workers Are Finding Support During COVID-19
Our healthcare and food systems depend on immigrant workers, including those who are undocumented. Greater protections for them would be good for everyone.
Yes, Keep Wearing Masks. Here’s Why
This model shows just how effective they are.
How to Persuade Americans to Take COVID-19 Seriously
It’s all about the incentives and weighing risks: Staying home has to be more attractive than going out.
The U.S. Has Always Exploited Immigrants During Pandemics
Throughout history, immigrants have borne the brunt not just of a pandemic, but the U.S. government’s disproportionate and cruel response to it.
The Chronic Stress of Being Black in the U.S. Makes People More Vulnerable to COVID-19 and Other Diseases
Racism is a chronic, uncontrollable, and unpredictable stress that can wreak havoc on the mind and body.
We Can Learn from Countries That Are Handling the Coronavirus Effectively
A coordinated, science-driven, national-level strategy is vital to an effective response.
Reading “Bangkok Wakes to Rain” Helped Me Imagine a New Normal
Author Pitchaya Sudbanthad maps a sense of perspective and possibility that feels urgent for a city that has faced existential threats long before the current COVID pandemic.
Why Social Justice Is Central to Treating COVID-19
Racism and classism create conditions where people of color, those living in poverty, and other marginalized groups have limited access to resources that affect health
How Grocery Shopping Online Could Help Close Equity Gaps
Food policy advocates in California are asking the state to provide online purchasing opportunities for people who get benefits through WIC.
Protesting During the Pandemic? 6 Safety Questions Answered
What protesters can do to protect themselves, their families, and their community.
How the Coronavirus Made Ending Homelessness Even More Critical
Clarksburg, West Virginia, had mapped out a plan to create a housing-first program for its homeless population. Then the pandemic hit, and the plan went into overdrive.
The Mental Toll On Us All
As the coronavirus upends lives, another public health crisis arises. New research shows eight times more people are under serious mental distress now.
As Chicago Reopens, We Can’t Forget Our Black Youth
Young Black people have been disproportionately affected by the coronavirus shutdown. As we reopen, their unique needs should be met.
How a Community Rallied to Change Prison Rules During COVID-19
There’s a mentality in prisons that places more value on power than protecting human life and we need to talk about that.
A Service Industry Where Every Worker Thrives
The pandemic is the gravest crisis for tipped workers and the service sector in U.S. history, but also the greatest opportunity for transformation.
Why the Coronavirus Brings Out the Best (and Worst) in Us
The idea of death is front and center for many people right now, and this psychological tendency has a strong influence on human behavior.
Don’t Let COVID-19 Rob Graduates of the Celebrations They Deserve
Graduations are another casualty of the coronavirus pandemic. This hits harder for students of color.
War Is a Poor Metaphor for This Pandemic
We need a different way to name the type of partnership between people and their government.
Need a Good Quarantine Laugh? Watch This Video Series
“Quarantine Life” is a collection of comedic shorts from Appalachian filmmakers that is both funny and relatable.
COVID-19 Sparks a Rebirth of the Local Farm Movement
Could this be the beginning of a new food economy?
Antiracist Parenting During COVID-19 and Beyond
The cultural work we do in our homes and the activism we do to end systems of oppression may look different during this pandemic, but it matters all the more.
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