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I Want to Work! A Frustrated Veteran of the Service Industry Says Close-Minded, Pre-Pandemic Thinking Is Dooming Restaurants

by Anonymous June 15th, 2021June 19th, 2021

I am a hospitality/food and beverage employee who wants to work—but I also want to be valued, fairly compensated and treated humanely.

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The Shame Game: Are You Avoiding the Doctor? If So, the Reason Might Be Embarrassment

by Jack Bunting May 25th, 2021May 25th, 2021

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Schooling Standup: While Teaching Comedy to Students 2,700 Miles Away, I Learned That Time Is a Gift

by Mina Hartong May 11th, 2021May 11th, 2021

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Stop the Stigma: Sex Workers—Who Have Been Hit Hard by the Pandemic—Deserve Health Equity

by Jack Bunting March 17th, 2021March 17th, 2021

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Community Voices: Three Financial Considerations for Coachella Valley Businesses and Investors as Optimism Begins to Rise

by Jim Bruner March 3rd, 2021March 3rd, 2021

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Pandemic Stories: Hi. My Name Is Matt. I’m 19—and COVID Is Kicking My Ass

by Matt King November 24th, 2020December 16th, 2020

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A Broken Heart, Literally: After My Husband Died, My Cardiologist Diagnosed Me With Broken Heart Syndrome

by Valerie-Jean (VJ) Hume November 9th, 2020December 16th, 2020

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Community Voices: Stop Calling for a Complete Shutdown—Because Those of Us Who Are Less Privileged Can’t ‘Shut Down’

by David Eugene Perry July 28th, 2020December 16th, 2020

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Community Voices: Sheltering Responsibly Doesn’t Mean You Have to Stay Inside—but You Must Be Careful and Respectful While Outdoors

by Craig Childs, High Country News April 2nd, 2020December 16th, 2020

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Community Voices: Allowing Off-Highway Vehicles in National Parks Is a Mistake

by High Country News October 24th, 2019December 16th, 2020