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A Message to the City from E. J. Koh
Eun J. Koh, who is completing her PhD in English, delivers a poem entitled "Happy" to the city of Seattle during the coronavirus outbreak.
03/28/2020 | The Stranger -
Social distancing is hard, especially for people living with addiction and mental illness
Jonathan Kanter, research associate professor of psychology, explains how social distancing is difficult for those who rely on in-person support to deal with issues like addiction.
03/26/2020 | Crosscut -
Coronavirus Mimics Climate Politics: The Emerging Frame Of ‘The Cure Is Worse Than The Disease’
Aseem Prakash, political science professor, explains the similarities between coronavirus politics and climate politics.
03/26/2020 | Forbes -
The Professors Who Call ‘Bullshit’ on Covid-19 Misinformation
Biology Professor Carl Bergstrom and colleague Jevin West are featured in this article detailing their attempts to combat misinformation.
03/24/2020 | Wired -
Seattleites ignore social distancing as coronavirus spreads
Sue Joslyn, psychology professor, discusses what the government could do to make social distancing measures and shelter-in-place orders more effective.
03/23/2020 | Crosscut -
Medical Workers Need Masks So A Grassroots Army Is Checking Basements, Garages, And Warehouses
Julianne Dalcanton, chair of the astronomy department, explains her role in the collection of masks for medical workers.
03/20/2020 | Buzzfeed News -
Welcome to the first social media pandemic. Here are 8 ways you can stop the spread of coronavirus misinformation.
Carl Bergstrom, biology professor, explains the spread misinformation about the coronavirus, and what can be done to stop it.
03/19/2020 | USA Today -
How the 'war' with coronavirus could lead to lasting government overreach
Scott Radnitz, associate professor of international studies, discusses government intervention in the coronavirus pandemic.
03/19/2020 | PRI -
Coronavirus Will Change the World Permanently. Here’s How.
Margaret O'Mara, history professor, explains the long-term effects the coronavirus epidemic could have on how we view big government.
03/19/2020 | Politico -
When will coronavirus end? What wartime and human kindness can tell us about what happens next
Pepper Schwartz, sociology professor, gives advice for staying positive in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.
03/18/2020 | USA Today