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Partisanship and Geopolitical Implications of Covid-19 – Nicolas Nese

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Throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, there has been a cause for concern in regards to the spread of partisan ideas, as well as the effects of geopolitical consequences with China. With this being said, many people have also questioned whether or not Donald Trump’s decision-making has been rational throughout this eventful period of time. Although, the question remains: will the Covid-19 pandemic affect the way people vote in the 2020 presidential election? Continue Reading →

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The Mask

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The Mask By Olivia Grout It has been about 5 months since the world has been hit with the Coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic. The US, as a country, has gone through periods of isolation, lockdown, and self-quarantine. Many have been personally affected… Continue Reading →

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We rely heavily on workers classified as “independent contractors”. These people are suffering disproportionately during the pandemic.

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Independent contractors don’t receive work benefits that regular employees do. Some companies even purposely misclassify their workers as independent contractors to avoid having to pay them a minimum wage or provide them with health insurance and paid leave. During COVID-19, this has caused serious problems for independent contractors. Continue Reading →

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Conspiracy Theories: The False God of Health

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The containment of this virus and public health relies on everyone doing their own part during this pandemic. Wearing a mask, social distancing, and regularly washing one’s hands are all main points in the World Health Organization’s advice to the public. Conspiracy theories surrounding the pandemic have reinforced a lack of trust in public institutions, which in turn puts vulnerable communities at risk to the rapid spread of coronavirus. Continue Reading →

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The Return of Professional Sports – Nicolas Nese

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Can the return of sports be what the United States needs to bounce back from the Covid-19 pandemic? With the economy in a state of flux, and society growing impatient for somewhat of a return to normalcy, the return of professional sports could be the one thing to put America back on track. As of now, things seem to be trending in the right direction; however, concerns over the health and safety of professional athletes could be the only thing preventing a full-on return to play. Continue Reading →

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Covid-19’s Effects All Across America by Shea Duffy

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In today’s world, Covid-19 is understandably a hot topic on every news station across the country. However, these news stations often fail to report on the effects the virus has had on the entire country. This blog post is an attempt to shed light on the effects and different problems the virus has caused in different places across the country as a whole. Continue Reading →

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The Forgotten Minority: Immigrants Disproportionately Affected by COVID-19 by Livia Costa

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The United States currently has the largest population of immigrants in the entire world, with those entering from virtually every country around the globe. In fact, there are more immigrants in the US than any other minority group, including black Americans. Yet, despite this large demographic, immigrants are often ignored when country-wide issues arise. They live in constant fear over their own livelihoods in many instances, with the COVID-19 pandemic being no exception. Continue Reading →