While Belarus is no stranger to rigged elections, the sheer magnitude of fraud in the 2020 election mobilized the populace to demand change. A new generation of Belarusians who do not know anything other than the Lukashenko government feel left behind by a stagnating economy, and Lukashenko’s abysmal response to the COVID pandemic mobilized civil society to fight it in his stead.
In many ways, this “new genre” spurred on by the coronavirus — a sort of “pandemic pop” rooted in themes of isolation and uncertainty — is not so much a genre in the traditional sense that it has a unified musicality and instrument base. Instead, it is a genre formed from the combination of an introspective creative process and relatable, empathetic messaging — and one that proves uniquely positioned to reflect and serve the COVID era that artists now create in.
The stories of right-wing resilience in both Brazil and Uruguay are a testament to the importance of proper political leadership and attitude towards public health policy. Uruguay’s successful empowerment of scientists has allowed it to handle the COVID-19 crisis relatively well, especially compared to Brazil’s politicization of the topic.
In order to address skepticism about the COVID-19 vaccine we must understand what makes it different from other anti-vax movements. Namely, this group of skeptics is more diverse, and they have a better argument.
This past year, nature punished California in two ways: through the COVID-19 pandemic, which has killed almost 18,000 Californians, and one of the worst fire seasons in the state’s history. So far, California’s fires have burned more than four million acres, caused damages in excess of $10 billion, and killed 32.
Given the significance of holistic early childhood development, the consequences of the current vastly altered learning environment will likely follow children as they progress in their educational careers and beyond
The lack of childcare, preschool and other educational opportunities during the pandemic is stunting educational progress and exacerbating inequities amongst America’s youngest children.
In the face of an unprecedented rise in social isolation due to the coronavirus crisis, millennials and Gen Z'ers have come up with innovative solutions to help stave off loneliness. Will it be enough?
It is perfectly feasible to provide resources that help reduce the loneliness of those suffering from opioid addiction while respecting social distancing mandates. The solution lies in expanding empirically proven harm reduction strategies that ensure that all individuals who use drugs do so safely and responsibly.
