“We’re the definition of hands-on workers. We’re pretty much breathing the same air as our customers.”
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NOTES FROM THE PANDEMIC: 3.25.20 DIGBOSTON UPDATE
Prisoners, Gig Workers, and Students Suffering in the Crisis
COMIC BOOK INDUSTRY AND SHOPS BRACE FOR CORONAVIRUS CATASTROPHE
“Maybe we’ll see readers come out of this with a reinvigorated interest in comics, maybe it’ll be a fresh start and an end to the cynicism that comes with comic book and movie fandom these days.”
10 CONTEMPTIBLE CORONAVIRUS HEADLINES FROM THE CONSERVATIVE PRESS
Some of us have noticed that the Trump supporters in our lives and on our timelines are sounding increasingly absurd. So we checked up on some of the places where they get their information from, and holy cow.
SMALL IS BIG: MUTUAL AID IN A TIME OF FEAR, BLAME, AND INACTION
Projects that either people have initiated, or that could use those with time or resources to get started.
WHEN ALL YOUR JOBS ARE CANCELLED BY CORONAVIRUS
Barbers who are also touring musicians. Cosmetologists who wait tables at night. What it’s like to be doubly and triply screwed by COVID-19.
COLLECTING PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT DONATIONS IN THE CORONAVIRUS CRISIS
“Every hospital I have volunteered with the last few days has a strong plan in place to treat the sick and is maintaining a strong positive, hopeful spirit.”
SAFE HIKES TO TAKE AROUND BOSTON DURING THE CORONAVIRUS CRISIS
There are a lot of quiet side streets where you can walk while keeping a safe distance away from others, or, if you’re a bit more adventurous, you can find some parklands that tend not to be very crowded.
MORE COVID-19 COVERAGE BY ALTERNATIVE MEDIA FROM COAST TO COAST
Now let's again turn to more than 100 other weekly cousins across the US for critical info. United under the Association of Alternative Newsmedia (AAN) banner, we are survivors who are well equipped to cover this sort of complete mess.
LIVING THROUGH CORONAVIRUS, AND IMPROVING, TOGETHER
This pandemic doesn’t call for pandemonium, petty divisions, political wrangling, or panic buying. We are all in this together. Our collective concern should be about saving lives and not the momentary upending of our lifestyles.