On Our Radar
On Our Radar—Feminist News Roundup: Covid-19 Relief Is Exposing the World’s Differing Safety Nets
With wildly differing government rescue packages, the long term effects of coronavirus will depend largely on where people live.
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On Our Radar—Feminist News Roundup: Medical TV Shows Are Helping Real Doctors during the Pandemic
The crews of Station 19, Grey’s Anatomy, The Good Doctor, and New Amsterdam have all given their show’s supplies to hospitals in need
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On Our Radar—Feminist News Roundup: Texas Has Banned Abortion during the Coronavirus Outbreak
The order came a day after Texas Governor Greg Abbott said abortion did not qualify as “essential” care amid the coronavirus outbreak.
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On Our Radar—Feminist News Roundup: Are Black Communities Getting Equal Access to Coronavirus Tests?
The approval process for testing for COVID-19 is particularly vulnerable to implicit biases.
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On Our Radar—Feminist News Roundup: Essential Businesses Are Essentially Asking Workers to Risk Their Health
These are largely hourly employees, many of whom are paid minimum wage, aren’t always eligible for paid sick leave, and may not have health insurance.
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On Our Radar—Feminist News Roundup: How Churches Are Handling the Coronavirus Pandemic
What responsibilities do pastors owe to their congregants to keep them safe?
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On Our Radar—Feminist News Roundup: Restaurants Won't Survive without a Bailout
The coronavirus pandemic is uniquely poised to take down the restaurant industry as we know it.
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On Our Radar—Feminist News Roundup: Free Opera for All
“We’d like to provide some grand opera solace to opera lovers in these extraordinarily difficult times,” said Met General Manager Peter Gelb.
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On Our Radar—Feminist News Roundup: Republicans Tried to Sneak Abortion Restrictions into Coronavirus Bill
As lawmakers neared a deal on a coronavirus rescue package, a few roadblocks emerged. Among them: Republican attempts to wedge anti-choice restrictions into the House’s relief bill.
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On Our Radar—Feminist News Roundup: Sports in the Time of Coronavirus
Public health officials are recommending that large gatherings of people—including sporting events—in coronavirus hotspots be canceled or closed to the public.
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