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PANDEMIC FISH TALES FROM THE BAY STATE’S SINKING SEAFOOD INDUSTRY

“All these boats have supply, but nowhere to go.” “Our shellfish business died overnight.”

NATE HOMAN April 18, 2020

GROCERY STORE WORKERS FACE FEARS, CORONAVIRUS, AND UNION-BUSTING

“I’m constantly having the recommended six feet violated. All of my coworkers and I, we are absolutely drained by the end of the day, because we are constantly trying to protect ourselves and reinforce that space.”

SHIRA LAUCHAROEN April 10, 2020

MASS DANCERS STREAM CLASSES ONLINE, OFFER MUCH MORE THAN JUST EXERCISE

“Just having something outside of news, some connection—we’ve found people are really thirsty for it.”

MICAELA KIMBALL April 8, 2020

HOW MANY ARE HOMELESS DURING THE COVID-19 CRISIS? IT’S HARD TO TELL.

“They’re staying at a friend’s house. They’re staying with an aunt. They’re not staying at Park Street station at one o’clock at night freezing.”

ANDREW STANTON March 29, 2020

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.”

DANA FORSYTHE March 25, 2020

CAMBRIDGE SITUATION REVEALS HOW CORONAVIRUS EXPOSES DIGITAL DIVIDE

Coronavirus is pushing us from our workplaces, classrooms, and public spaces into our homes. High-speed internet is more essential than ever to maintain social ties. But millions are denied this fundamental right.

NICOLE ASCHOFF March 23, 2020

FORCED OFF CAMPUS, STUDENTS SCRAMBLE FOR SHELTER IN MERCILESS MARKET

From cases where landlords hiked the rental price of apartments and living spaces by 30 to 40% in less than a day, to violations of Boston’s five-or-more rule, problems persist.

ARIELA SHAPIRO March 22, 2020

ICE GIVES ITS CORONAVIRUS GUIDELINES, ATTORNEYS SAY IT’S NOT ENOUGH

“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.”

SARAH BETANCOURT March 19, 2020