Eleanor Gordon, Monash University Resources critical to peacebuilding and to countries vulnerable to conflict have been significantly reduced as a result of COVID-19. In conflict zones from Ukraine to Syria, hundreds of…
Amanda Sheffield Morris, Oklahoma State University and Jennifer Hays-Grudo, Oklahoma State University Parents are dealing with huge demands on their time and energy. Children may not be attending school or involved in…
Simon F. Haeder, Penn State and Sarah E. Gollust, University of Minnesota Much has been written about the U.S. coronavirus response. Media accounts frequently turn to experts for their insights – commonly,…
The coronavirus pandemic has severely affected the world economy and shifted how companies across The Bay Area operated with the inclusion of remote work or work from home environments. Cost-efficient cities Companies…
The National Restaurant Association released a survey in early December that showed more than 110,000 restaurants across the United States had been forced to shut down in the wake of the coronavirus…
Leah Kemp, Mississippi State University Before the global pandemic hit, small towns across America were dealing with struggling economies, aging roads and bridges, and declining populations. The coronavirus added new challenges, like…
Mark Davidson, Clark University and Kevin Ward, University of Manchester U.S. cities are fast running out of cash. The pandemic will reduce local government revenues by an estimated US$11.6 billion in 2020.…
Last month, an additional 58 people died due to drug overdoses in San Francisco, bringing the city’s total to at least 621, a sharp jump from last year’s recorded 441 deaths. Drug…
Barbara Gastel, Texas A&M University His call to “Wear a mask” tops a list of 2020’s notable quotes. Brad Pitt portrayed him – and praised him – on “Saturday Night Live.” Time…