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The Coronavirus pandemic has hit America hard. With a consistent lack of testing and the rising number of quarantine protesters, those who live with healthcare workers fear that the irresponsibility will steepen the curve. Sharon Miller, a mother of 6 and wife to a local physician, explains what it's like to be living through this historic time. "My biggest fear is that my husband will get it, and could even give it to me. He faces it every single time he steps into work, like at every shift he is face to face with this virus, and I hear about how he and his partners are using the same N95 over and over again," but she elaborates with a bit of positivity as she continues, "I'm reducing my anxiety by increasing my communication with him, so that I have peace of mind knowing that he's taking precautions at work and staying protected. Also that we have a protocol in place and a routine he follows so that he's not going to expose our family to the virus." As she elaborates, Miller makes certain that the pandemic, though stressful, has its share of silver linings. This period can be utilized as a time to delve into hobbies that one didn't necessarily have time for before social distancing, Miller explains "I've picked up sewing again because I wanted to sew masks for the hospitals. It's fun and I get to help out my husband and the healthcare community." Moreover, she recognizes this time as an opportunity for quality time with her family, "It's nice that we get to spend more time together watching movies, doing puzzles, stuff like that. Life has really slowed down and its nice to get back to basics."
After reading the AP News article titled "Don't panic: How parents can deal with internet hoaxes" I learned a lot about the usage of the inverted pyramid and the power of credible sources. The article begins with a description of the internet hoax "Momo" and as it continues it slowly debunks the hoax and explains how and why parents should monitor, filter, and control the content their children are exposed to. Mae Anderson, the reporter for this piece, used the fact checking source "Snopes," got a statement from Youtube, and interviewed an expert on children's media. This strengthens her argument and increases her credibility.
To be aware of the current political climate, or just general current events, it's practically required of you to consume some form of news media. It is very important to stay up to speed on national news in particular, as it typically will have the most effect on you and/or be of the most interest to you outside of your local politics. Staying caught up with the comings and goings of national political trends will always serve to keep you informed, educated, and active in the conversation.
Teen gets vaccinated against parents' wishes: https://www.cnn.com/2019/02/12/health/teen-vaccines-parenting/index.html
I think this is an important article because it is addressing a very heated discussion at the moment. It's an objective fact that vaccinating your child is the best way to ensure their health and wellbeing. In this article, a young man by the name of Ethan Lindenberger goes against his anti-vaxx parents' wishes and gets immunized. "El Chapo" is found guilty on all counts: https://www.cnn.com/2019/02/12/us/el-chapo-guzman-trial-verdict/index.html Joaquin Guzman, AKA "El Chapo," is found guilty on of all 10 federal criminal counts against him. He's been given a life sentence without the possibility for parole. I think this article is important because it sheds light on the drug-trafficking problem in the U.S. and Mexico, not to mention, how little this arrest will affect the Sinaloa Cartel's power and influence. Why Trump's threat to declare a national emergency scares republicans: https://www.cnn.com/2019/02/12/politics/trump-national-emergency-gop/index.html Trump's threats to shut down the government "undercut" the support for his agenda and leaves him vulnerable to an "up or down" vote on the wall he desires. This article is significant because it's an informative piece on the current state of Trump's wall and how Republicans in congress view his strategy of attaining said wall. |
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