Tag: social distancing
“In this together”: Vietnam and New Zealand in the time of...
One thing that’s striking about the examples being set by both Vietnam and New Zealand is how important social solidarity has been to successfully confronting this highly contagious disease.
Earth is shaking a lot less now that everyone is staying...
The reduction in seismic activity, like reduction in air pollution, also show that people are adhering to social distancing guidelines from governments around the world.
Social distancing is not an option for people in prison and...
Families recount painful conversations with loved ones inside detention centers and join advocates demanding action that detainees be protected against spread of the coronavirus.
Coronavirus is a historic trigger event — and it needs a...
Even in times of social distancing, building a collective, social response to the pandemic is our only salvation.
Trump holds White House presser to announce much stricter separation guidance...
Hard to take him seriously when he and his team stand shoulder to shoulder and the press crowds in.
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Musk’s double standard: SpaceX wins government contract while public services face deep cuts
A $38.85 million contract awarded to Elon Musk’s SpaceX sparks outrage as his government office slashes funding for health care, education, and social programs.
How to bump, lump, crumple, and eventually dump Donald Trump
Better we concentrate on growing the grit and smarts to fight back from the hedgerows to the dark net.
McMahon confirmation exposes Trump’s plan to dismantle public education
Educators, unions, and civil rights advocates warn that the Trump administration’s agenda would devastate public schools, privatize education, and gut federal oversight.
NOAA imposes restrictions on scientists, raising concerns over global forecasting
Current and former high-level scientists with the federal agency said the new rules have created unease and caused alarm with partners at European agencies.
GOP’s $4.5 trillion tax giveaway: Slashing Medicaid and food stamps to fund the wealthy
House Republicans propose massive tax cuts for billionaires while gutting Medicaid, food assistance, and student loan programs, sparking outrage from lawmakers and advocacy groups.