"We look forward to seeing as many immigrants as possible released from detention—not just those with no criminal charges or convictions, but all who pose no public-safety risk."
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A SNAPSHOT OF CORONAVIRUS COVERAGE BY ALTERNATIVE PRESS COAST TO COAST
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BOSTON’S SERVICE INDUSTRY NAVIGATES CRISIS. HERE’S HOW YOU CAN HELP.
"We’re all in this together, and we’ve got to all stay afloat in order to end up alright on the other side."
OUTREACH VAN ADDRESSES MORE THAN JUST COVID-19 TO AID THOSE ON STREET
“It’s really important to remember that a lot of the behaviors that existed prior to this are not going to stop because of this, especially when we talk about addiction ... The risk of relapse increases as social stressors around you kind of pile on."
WORD ON THE STREET IS “GO HOME”
"We call on Governor Baker to shut down all non-essential businesses in Massachusetts, as quickly as possible."
DROPOFF OPTIONS AND DELIVERY IN THE AGE OF CORONAVIRUS
“The social distancing is real,” Fernald said. “Uber is giving people the option of having the food left outside of somebody’s apartment building, and they can come down and pick it up.”
A SOMEWHAT NORMAL SCENE AT LOGAN (AT LEAST FOR DURING A PANDEMIC)
The meat conveyor stretching from the garage to the gates made for a wintry cinematic ride into the unknown. It felt like blindly speeding through a smoke cloud on a NASCAR track, even though I was prudently gliding, feet in place and hands in pockets, at two miles per hour.
A DISABILITY RIGHTS ACTIVIST SCHOOLS US ON CORONAVIRUS SAFETY MEASURES
“Now, what’s happening is that everybody’s panic to buy supplies is interrupting the system I have. I need rubbing alcohol. Hand sanitizer is getting more and more difficult to access, and the supplies to make it are also selling out of stores.”
MASS CREATIVES ARE STRUGGLING THROUGH CORONAVIRUS. HERE’S HOW.
"Within four minutes, my housing, food, and mental health all played ping-pong with each other determining what will be the next steps. You can plan for rainy days, but as an artist each day is a rainy day.”
ASIAN AMERICANS SPEAK OUT AGAINST CORONAVIRUS FEAR-MONGERING
“This virus could have been started anywhere ... It affects everyone the same way. I don’t think the virus sees color, I don’t think they see your economic background.”