“This Is Me at 68”: Elders Reflect During Crisis
People over 60 share their coronavirus stories—from becoming a grandmother to dancing in the street.
Coronavirus Coverage
How to Fight Coronavirus Misinformation
From White supremacist coronavirus hoaxers to derailed White House press briefings, a free press rooted in fact has never been more essential to combating the growing COVID-19 infodemic.
Mental Health Providers Are Struggling, Too. Here’s How They’re Supporting Each Other
Therapists, counselors, and social workers are providing vital community support despite also experiencing elevated symptoms of anxiety and depression themselves.
The Pandemic Makes Clear What We Already Knew: The Rent Is Too Damn High
Terra Thomas, a florist in Oakland, California, doesn’t know when she’ll receive her next paycheck, a concerning predicament millions of Americans are now facing. “It’s terrifying for sure,” she says.
How to Get Mutual Aid to Those Most in Need
The deep digital divide means organizers must step away from their screens to reach low-income residents.
Who Will Bear the Economic Burden of COVID-19?
The financial effects of the coronavirus pandemic is impacting working class families more quickly and more directly than the last recession.
Wave Goodbye to the Handshake
While I personally won’t miss the handshake, I will miss the world I once knew where we weren’t distant or void of touch.
For Americans Without Water Access, Coronavirus Adds Another Layer of Struggle
As Californians shelter at home amid the COVID-19 outbreak, an estimated 1 million of them lack access to clean drinking water, one of the most fundamental resources for maintaining health and hygiene.
Coronavirus and Climate Change: How to Save Lives During Crises
A Canadian emergency doctor connects the dots between human and environmental health.
Barbara Ehrenreich’s Powerful Lessons for a Stronger Post-Coronavirus America
The political activist and author imagines a country where all people, not just the wealthy, can live with dignity.
7 Quarantine Playlists to Soothe Your Corona Blues
The YES! editorial team shares some music that has been getting us through these challenging, weird times.
Lessons From MLK for a Better Post-Coronavirus Economy
The civil rights icon fiercely advocated for redistributive wealth and social democracy.
12 Ways Communities Are Taking Care of Each Other During the Pandemic
The efforts range from a Slack chat community connecting people around the world to suggestions about what to do with your stimulus check.
Sheltering in Place: How I Find Stillness During Crisis
For a few moments each night, my husband and I are transforming our rather ordinary little house into a sanctuary.
People Are Fleeing to Appalachia to Escape COVID-19. That Needs to Stop
Wealthy urbanites “escaping” the coronavirus are overstressing already poor communities, and probably bringing the virus with them.
Coronavirus Is a Historic Trigger Event. Now Is the Time for a Social Movement to Rise
We can build a powerful people’s response to provide care in our communities and reshape the limits of what is politically possible.
Community Solidarity Through Homemade Face Masks
Here are some of our favorite instructions for making them—and an invitation to share your creations with us.
During the Coronavirus Outbreak, Telemedicine Offers a Solution
Remote health care can help stem the spread of the virus and protect hospital workers while still addressing health issues.
Saving People from Coronavirus Can Teach Us How to Do the Same for Climate Change
The global pandemic has slowed polluting human activity, while the climate crisis hasn’t been able to make a dent. This could be a turning point.
Parenting During Coronavirus: Opportunities to Reconnect and Decolonize
Distancing ourselves from an extractive economy and colonial mindset presents an opportunity for parents to reconnect with our children and with the little child inside of us.
Don’t Blame Bats or Pangolins. Human Actions Caused the Coronavirus
As habitat and biodiversity loss increase globally, the novel coronavirus outbreak may be just the beginning of mass pandemics.
A Simple, Low-Cost Way to Reduce Spread of Coronavirus
Research shows face masks are highly effective—but there aren't enough even for health care workers.
How Uruguay Is Honoring Health Care Workers
Every night, residents of the small South American country stand on their balconies and clap, cheer, or whistle to show their gratitude and solidarity.
How Schools Worldwide Are Tackling the Coronavirus Challenge
Schools are closed for hundreds of millions of students, but educators, parents, and children are still learning—including how to keep a sense of connection.
This Chart Shows Why Social Distancing Works
It's all about the timing.
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