“Unprecedented” is the word, and it requires a whole new approach.
Unemployment Rates Continue to Surge as Economists Struggle to Model Future
Immaturity Marks Federal Administration’s Response to COVID-19
Residents of this country have a right in a pandemic to expect some semblance of preparedness from the federal government, but what we are getting is a mess.
If You Are an Essential Worker, You Are Probably a Woman
A guide for state and federal officials from the Department of Homeland Security indicates the majority of “Essential Critical Infrastructure Workers” are women.
A “Gotcha” Moment for the Trump Administration in the Midst of Death and Pain
When higher ed was offered stimulus money for students in financial distress, little did they know how it would be used to bolster the administration’s weird brand of populism.
10 Tips for Staying Human on Video Calls
Are we using this time to build human connection or to further distance ourselves emotionally? Here are some simple tips to keep us present with each other.
How Can We Emerge from the Pandemic with the Journalism We Need?
Connecting people and communities for the common good is an emergent mission for journalism. A growing movement is helping lead the way.
$484B More in Stimulus Funds Headed for Release: What’s Included, What’s Not
If the House passes today’s interim stimulus bill, they’ll add an additional $484 billion, freeing up additional funds for paycheck protection loans, hospitals, testing, and more.
A Baltimore Neighborhood Fights for Its Right to Breathe
Baltimore is not known for environmental leadership, but it is now home to a far-reaching zero waste initiative. Is there an Earth Day lesson for other post-industrial cities?
Stimulus Package Includes Emergency Expenses for Interrupted Students
Low- and middle-income college students whose lives have been disrupted by the pandemic may get a little help.
Not Safe at Home: How a Meat-Packing Plant Became a Top COVID-19 Hotspot
In Sioux Falls, South Dakota, a Smithfield pork processing plant generates 644 COVID-19 cases, illustrating the risks essential workers face.
Telling the Real Story of the 2020 Pandemic and Its Effects: It’s Up to You
Who will write and document the history we are creating? Universities and institutes across the country are asking you to share your experiences to build the record.
COVID-19 Pandemic: Racism and Xenophobia as Deadly Collaborators
Around a third of those who have died of the coronavirus in this country are Black, and that’s around twice their representation in the population.