COVID-19
Stories from the front lines of COVID-19
COVID-19 affects all of us. Our daily reporting covers aspects of health, community, economy, international relations, and social justice relative to the pandemic.
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Co-ops Weathered COVID-19 by Prioritizing People Over Profits
A documentary from The Real News Network highlights how co-ops show us what a workplace centered around democracy and dignity could look like. Read more
Jun 11, 2021
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A People’s Vaccine Against a Mutating Virus
Around the world, we are witnessing what can happen when people rise up and act collectively for the common good—and when they don’t. Read more
Jun 9, 2021
The Terrible Toll of India’s Second COVID-19 Wave
After decades of refusing to invest in health care, the Indian government has left many rural communities with few options to control the virus’s spread. Read more
Jun 3, 2021
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The Case for Banning School Suspensions
We need to try to understand, not penalize, students when they act out. Read more
Apr 22, 2021
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Biden Must Address the Public School Mental Health Crisis Right Now
The pandemic has been especially traumatic for students and, to make matters worse, school counselors that could help are in short supply. Read more
Apr 19, 2021
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How America’s ‘Bootstraps’ Myth Hurts Farmers — And All of Us
When Black farmers received aid from the last stimulus package, it drew the ire of conservatives like Lindsey Graham, who cast them as less deserving than whites. Read more
Apr 7, 2021
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How the Rhetoric of ‘Learning Loss’ Is Harming Schools
The most important losses of the pandemic have little to do with academic standards. Read more
Apr 4, 2021
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Is It Still Too Soon to Reopen Schools in Chicago?
Though the Chicago Teachers Union agreed to a reopening plan in early March, many educators say that it’s not enough to ensure safe classrooms. Read more
Mar 24, 2021
