The COVID-19 Rent Crisis
The Ongoing Rent Crisis With unprecedented levels of unemployment due to the COVID-19 crisis, many tenants are struggling to keep up with their next rent payment. According to the Brookings Institution, the poorest 20% of households spend more than half of their earnings on housing expenses. Additionally, tenants typically have lower salaries and less job […]
Keep The Masks On: The Pandemic Is Far From Over
Where We Are Now It’s officially summertime. Beach posts are back on Instagram. Friends are hanging out in person again, sometimes even hugging. Yet, you’ve seen the numbers. As of June 28, the U.S. has surpassed 2.5 million COVID-19 cases. Despite making up less than five percent of the world’s population, the U.S. currently accounts […]
Prioritize Public Health Over the American Economy Amid COVID-19
“Will some people be affected? Yes. Will some people be affected badly? Yes. But we have to get our country open, and we have to get it open soon.” So President Donald Trump said. Over a month ago, President Trump openly declared his willingness to sacrifice his people’s lives for his beloved economy. President Trump’s […]
Coronavirus Worsens Another Epidemic: The Opioid Crisis
Two Public Health Emergencies As the coronavirus pandemic continues across the United States, another public health crisis worsens. The opioid crisis has been exacerbated by COVID-19, with multiple states reporting that they have seen more opioid overdose deaths this year than last year. Under social distancing requirements, it has become more challenging for patients to […]
COVID-19: A Second Economic Shutdown Cannot Happen
Introduction The spread of COVID-19 has been a major concern for quite some time now. When COVID-19 cases first started popping up in the U.S. back in the early spring, many businesses, mainly small and nonprofit, were forced to close. This would allow for strict social distancing measures to buy time for the development of […]
A Hidden Pandemic: The Effects Of COVID-19 On Mental Health
When the novel coronavirus finally reached the United States, it was not long before stores, restaurants, and schools were closing, while everyone who could afford it was raiding grocery stores and pharmacies to buy toilet paper and cleaning supplies in excess. Meanwhile, the new virus was spreading fast, causing hospitals to overflow with sick patients. […]
The Impact of COVID-19 on Native Americans
Introduction COVID-19 has been disastrous for people throughout the world. Globally, there have been about 6.4 million confirmed cases, with nearly 2 million of those occurring within the United States. Over 100,000 Americans have died from this disease. Certain communities have been hit harder than others: Black and indigenous citizens face the highest rates of […]
Pandemic, Pollution, and Prejudice: COVID’s Impact on Environmental Justice
What is Environmental Justice? The climate change crisis has grown into a global effort, and it is difficult to open the news without reading about pollution, CO2 emissions, or global warming. While the Coronavirus is altering life around the world, thousands protest for racial equality and an end to systematic oppression. Climate change, COVID-19, and […]
Covid-19 Brings A Rise To Domestic Violence Levels In The U.S.
A Recorded Increase In Domestic Violence As the Coronavirus death toll surpasses 100,000 in the United States, various states like Washington, Oregon, and New York are continuing to implement and enforce cautionary measures, most commonly of which are stay-at-home orders. Maintaining lockdown has forced victims of abuse to remain in close proximity to their abusers at […]
Into the Unknown: Unprecedented Challenges for 2020 Graduates
Last month, students across the nation put on their graduation caps, propped open their laptops, and attended a virtual college graduation. The COVID-19 pandemic has struck lives across the globe, altering daily life with the snap of omnificent fingers. Due to the novel circumstances of the pandemic, the pressing future of the American economy, job market, […]