The Senate Needs to Pass “The Heroes Act” to Protect Essential Workers
Essential workers: the ones who provide health care and check out customers in grocery stores. The ones who serve as janitors, firefighters, and postal workers. The ones who, of recently, have been quarreled with, shot, and killed for urging civilians to follow safety regulations. In the US, the danger essential workers face from Covid-19 has […]
The Problem With The Solution: Many Americans Still Refuse To Wear Masks
It’s been over four months since the COVID-19 outbreak began in the United States. The country practically shut down, forcing most of its residents to shut down with it. However, instead of seeing the benefits of all the sacrifices they made during the spring months of 2020, Americans are seeing a completely different story this […]
Florida Schools Cannot Open While The State Is The COVID-19 Epicenter
As COVID-19 cases rise in Florida and each day brings the start of the 2020-2021 school year closer, the state government faces a tough decision in regard to the reopening of schools. While teachers and parents express their concerns, governor Ron DeSantis rebuts, saying that students must return to in-person instruction next month. He claims […]
Reopening Schools During COVID Is Not A Harmless Trial Run
Plans for Reopening Colleges and Universities Many colleges and universities are announcing their plans to resume in-person instruction this fall in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Although some schools are already beginning with online classes, two-thirds of colleges are planning on having students back on campus. These announcements of returning to campus are coupled […]
Hybrid Schools: The Best Option
Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic intruded into every area of people’s lives and academics are no exception. Most students first heard the news of their school closure in March 2020. At first, it was only a few weeks but soon those weeks turned into months. Worldwide, 90% of students were impacted by school closures. Consequently, millions […]
A Critical Moment For Coronavirus And Climate Change
The Similarities The coronavirus pandemic is undoubtedly a pressing public health crisis, but it is not the only urgent global issue. Climate change has been impacting the globe for decades, and as its effects continue to worsen each year, the world is quickly running out of time to deal with it. While the world suddenly […]
Everyone Needs To Wear A Mask To Protect Each Other From COVID-19
The pandemic that took over the world COVID-19 has taken the entire world by storm. The year 2020, which was filled with promise and hope for many as we entered a new decade, has turned to be something out of a horror movie. COVID-19, also known as the coronavirus, is an illness caused by a […]
Healthcare Should Not Be Tied To Employers
Introduction During WWII, there was a shortage of workers, so salaries rose to attract workers. To prevent inflation, Executive Order 9250 was passed to freeze wages. To attract workers, employers used healthcare insurance to compete for workers. In addition, the Internal Revenue Service made employer-based health insurance exempt from tax in 1943. Therefore, it was […]
Congress Must Work To Prevent The Imminent Eviction Crisis
The Homeless Are More Vulnerable To COVID-19 In the midst of this pandemic, one group is particularly vulnerable to COVID-19: America’s homeless population. Those without a shelter or roof over their head are at increased risk of contracting and spreading the coronavirus; stay-at-home orders are, quite clearly, unhelpful to those who are homeless. Right now, […]
Seems Like America Has Forgotten About the Coronavirus Pandemic
Introduction In the weeks following the death of George Floyd, cities throughout America have erupted in mass protests. Protesting is, of course, a First Amendment right that we hold dear as Americans. It implies the gatherings of large groups of people in cities, generally to spread a message. However, these protests come at the time […]