A new Navigator Research poll tracking public opinion around COVID-19 released numbers today showing that social distancing measures like avoiding public events and gatherings, skipping dinner out a restaurant or drinks at a bar, and spending most of the time inside the home are more popular than some of America’s favorite things, including pet ownership, the NFL, […]
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What Comes Next? It’s Up to Us
I feel like every day I read a new article that questions what will happen when the pandemic is over and how maybe this pandemic will help create a more equal society. But I know diseases don’t create more equal societies: activists do. via GIPHY The pandemic is creating a period of uncertainty and upheaval, […]
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ICYMI: Poll Finds Strong Opposition to Re-Opening Businesses in the Midst of Coronavirus
A new Washington Post-University of Maryland poll has found that despite protests across the country, most people strongly oppose the move to re-open some businesses during the coronavirus pandemic. Even if businesses are allowed to re-open, most people are wary of eating out at restaurants (74%), shopping in retail stores (69%), and going to the movies (82%). […]
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ICYMI: Coronavirus Backlash Coming From Republican Lawmakers Inspired By Trump
Though the protests across the nation demanding that we reopen businesses and head back to work despite the ongoing threat from coronavirus are framed as a grassroots movement, it seems more and more clear that they are being coordinated nationally by Republican political operatives. The message of these protests is not only dangerous for our […]
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A Full-Time Working Mom’s Day During Pandemic
A Full Time Working Mom’s Day During Pandemic 6:27am My two year old, E, wakes up by saying “Mommy, mommy, daddy, mommy, daddy!” until I get out of bed (after sleeping just three hours because hello anxiety) and go into her room. I get her diaper changed without bothering to change her into real clothes. […]
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Virginia Workers Deserve a Raise for Keeping Us Alive
I don’t know about you, but I’m not sure how I would be getting through the COVID-19 lockdown if the workers at my grocery store weren’t at the top of their game right now. As I try to map out how to shop so I can minimize the number of times I leave the house, […]
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COVID-19 Virginia Community Resources
COVID-19 is rapidly changing the world. Adapting is difficult, but we will get through this by working together and supporting one another. These resources will enable you to help and support your community in this unprecedented era of quarantines and social distancing.
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Just the Facts on the Families First Act
You may have heard that the Families First Act, the bill passed by the federal government to help families who are in crisis due to the coronavirus pandemic, includes paid sick leave. But what does that mean? Who can get it? When does it start? We’re here to help answer your questions! via GIPHY What […]