In the Eye of the Pandemic Storm

Ideas and Issues

https://chieforganizer.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/CN03162020.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts New Orleans        We all feel like we’re caught in the eye of the pandemic storm, but our collective empathy doesn’t necessarily make us feel safer and more secure. New Orleans’ Mayor LaToya Cantrell, almost as an aside, mentions that our public health officials are worried …

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Some Political Issues around Health Should be Settling Now

Ideas and Issues

https://chieforganizer.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/CN03152020.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple PodcastsPearl River     Yes, we’re all tired of hearing about covid-19 and our powerlessness to protect ourselves, our federal government’s incompetence, our local government’s uncertainty, and the general chaos.  On the other hand, perhaps the virus this time is teaching that this is a parade without an end …

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Stop Evictions and Freeze Rents

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https://chieforganizer.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/CN03142020.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple PodcastsPearl River     The ACORN Union in England has launched a petition in the wake of the coronavirus that has already gained 3000 signatures and rising. As reported in The Independent The ACORN union, which supports tenants, workers and residents, launched a petition this week urging the government …

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