Is A Pandemic Enough To Prove Our Need For Paid Sick Leave?

Don’t expect some privileged, ignorant opinion on the ‘good’ that may come out of this pandemic. You won’t be receiving it. The Coronavirus pandemic is devastating communities globally, and particularly those already most vulnerable. Here’s what I will say: Perhaps, this pandemic has helped highlight the importance of social safety nets, now that almost everyone […]

What Mental Health Needs To Look Like After The Pandemic

Introduction As the COVID-19 pandemic that caused a nationwide quarantine beginning mid-March continues to progress, numbers of affected individuals in certain areas of the United States have begun to decrease. With this comes the lifting of restrictions, whether it be allowing outdoor restaurant dining or the opening of personal care businesses.  As the pandemic led […]

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 […]

Severe Xenophobia and Anti-Asian Racism During the COVID-19 Pandemic

With the recent outbreak of the COVID-19 virus, the world is facing an unprecedented time, and countries are making efforts to overcome this pandemic. Although many of us are facing challenges such as job losses, decreased wages, sick friends and families, and much more, the Asian community in particular has been startled with the challenge […]

Racial Coalition Building Is Needed In Times Of A Pandemic

Introduction Marginalized groups have always faced oppression, but it is highlighted during the COVID-19 pandemic. There has been a rise in anti-Asian racism, and black, LatinX, and indigenous communities are infected at a much higher rate. Although the forms of oppression are different between racial groups, it is important to build racial solidarity because equity will […]