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We’re seeing dramatic differences in rates of COVID infection, illness, and death in different places. What do you think about these differences?
This is a photo of our local emergency room with empty triage tents outside of it, taken from inside our car. We were passing by on our way home from getting drive-through flu shots which we could get because our insurance is really good and our doctors are very caring. Somehow everything about this picture sums up for me how we have access to ways to take care of our health that other people don't get. Black and brown and poor people are dying at so much higher rates. Even when wealthy white people like the president and his entourage get sick, they don't even think it's a big deal because they are already insulated and pampered, and can get expensive, cutting edge medical treatment with no problem. If all of us tried to keep each other safe, and if essential workers got excellent care and protection, we'd see a very different pattern.
October 7, 2020
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We hear a lot these days about the economic impact of the pandemic. Has this been on your mind? If so, tell us what you're thinking.
I have thought a lot about the economic impact of the pandemic. When I think about it, I mostly feel guilt because my household has been secure and comfortable this whole time. However, I know that others are not. My husband and I both have post-graduate degrees and have received our full salaries throughout the pandemic. We have two fridges, a deep freezer, and shelves full of food. We can order take-out whenever we want, and we can buy any new gadget or clothing we feel like buying. We have a lot of privilege, and we realize it. We know not everyone does, but we don't know how to make a difference for others except by donating to charities.
May 28, 2021