https://padlet.com/rfelker221/felu4wwrqx9fq653 Please Reflect on the article you read below! en-us 2020-12-01 20:30:48 UTC 2020-12-03 04:10:00 UTC hello@padlet.com rfelker221 https://padlet.com/rfelker221/felu4wwrqx9fq653/wish/980664869 What article did you read?
Did you learn anything new? 
How can you help make a difference regarding this issue?
How was your issue or article related to our Theme of Radical Kinship and AntiRacism?]]> 2020-12-02 17:06:07 UTC https://padlet.com/rfelker221/felu4wwrqx9fq653/wish/980664869 ejohnson247 https://padlet.com/rfelker221/felu4wwrqx9fq653/wish/980685213 2020-12-02 17:10:05 UTC https://padlet.com/rfelker221/felu4wwrqx9fq653/wish/980685213 https://padlet.com/rfelker221/felu4wwrqx9fq653/wish/980687067 I read the article about the COVID prison situation in D.C. I learned about how COVID has affected inmates in D.C. prisons. I can make a difference by practicing social distancing and wearing a mask. My theme relates to radical kinship because it explains the impact of COVID on a specific group of people and the unsafe conditions of prison inmates and prison employees. 
- Avery Speros]]> 2020-12-02 17:10:28 UTC https://padlet.com/rfelker221/felu4wwrqx9fq653/wish/980687067 https://padlet.com/rfelker221/felu4wwrqx9fq653/wish/980687649 I learned that "many Black and Latinx people—particularly African American men—fear they will be viewed as “menacing,” criminals, or gang-affiliated if they wear masks in public" and that "There have already been reports of Black men being followed and harassed for wearing masks." I did not know this and find it so disturbing considering the mask protects you from contracting/ spreading the virus and is therefore life saving, so the fact that someone would be harassed for wearing one is not ok.  ]]> 2020-12-02 17:10:35 UTC https://padlet.com/rfelker221/felu4wwrqx9fq653/wish/980687649 mrobinson247 https://padlet.com/rfelker221/felu4wwrqx9fq653/wish/980688221 I read the article on how systematic racism impacts COVID racial disparities. I learned a bit of new things but unfortunately a lot of these things were not surprising. I believe I can help make a difference by continuing to educate myself and others on this issue because it affects a community that I am apart of. This issue related to radical kinship and anti-racism as it talked about racism and how it affected black communities nationwide and how because how systematic racism affects the black communities, treatment for COVID and healthcare is no doubt at a disadvantage. 

]]> 2020-12-02 17:10:41 UTC https://padlet.com/rfelker221/felu4wwrqx9fq653/wish/980688221 https://padlet.com/rfelker221/felu4wwrqx9fq653/wish/980699774 I read the article about how covid is affecting people with disabilities. One thing that stood out to me that I didn't think about before is that wearing a mask that allows yourself to have protection and protect others is essentially a privilege. The article mentioned that one resident was medically unable to wear a face mask.  Yet there are people who selfishly choose not to wear a mask and do not have any medical conditions that put others at danger, which is quite the opposite of radical kinship. Wearing a mask is one small way to show kinship because it is contributing to your community because if only one person wore it then it would be practically useless.

]]> 2020-12-02 17:13:01 UTC https://padlet.com/rfelker221/felu4wwrqx9fq653/wish/980699774 https://padlet.com/rfelker221/felu4wwrqx9fq653/wish/980701330 I read the article on how Covid-19 affected the LGBTQ+ community. I learned how elderly LGBTQ+ members were socially isolated even more from than usual.]]> 2020-12-02 17:13:20 UTC https://padlet.com/rfelker221/felu4wwrqx9fq653/wish/980701330 ibaldwin231 https://padlet.com/rfelker221/felu4wwrqx9fq653/wish/980715311 I read the article about food insecurity in Montgomery county. Something that I realized while reading this article is that the pandemic can bring a lot of our attention to ourselves, and we sometimes forget about the people who are most in need. Food insecurity in Montgomery County, one of the most affluent counties in the nation, has gone up by 5% since 2018 thanks to the pandemic. The article made it very clear that even though I may not realize it, there are so many people in such close proximity who are struggling every day just to get food on the table. I can make a difference by donating more to local food banks and becoming more aware of the disparities happening around me. This is related to Radical Kinship and AntiRacism because the people who are now battling food insecurity in our county once had jobs and were not worried about where their next meal would come from, so checking our privilege and helping others can help us to be more grateful for what we have and to avoid taking it for granted. ]]> 2020-12-02 17:15:59 UTC https://padlet.com/rfelker221/felu4wwrqx9fq653/wish/980715311 https://padlet.com/rfelker221/felu4wwrqx9fq653/wish/980715587 I read the article about domestic abuse during Covid. It opened my eyes to how stay at home orders have an increasing effect on domestic abuse, as people are locked in their homes with possible abusers. They have less opportunities to seek help, and this tense time could also escalate the abuse. People like doctors, teachers, and police have less access to people who might be victims of domestic violence, and unable to help. I think that spreading awareness, and resources is one way that we can help people who are victims of domestic abuse. ]]> 2020-12-02 17:16:02 UTC https://padlet.com/rfelker221/felu4wwrqx9fq653/wish/980715587 https://padlet.com/rfelker221/felu4wwrqx9fq653/wish/980719711 I read the article about how the LGBTQIA+ community has been affected by COVID-19, and I think it is really eye opening to see how the community is dealing with this in other parts of the world as well.]]> 2020-12-02 17:16:51 UTC https://padlet.com/rfelker221/felu4wwrqx9fq653/wish/980719711 mkoger231 https://padlet.com/rfelker221/felu4wwrqx9fq653/wish/980731603 I read the article about food insecurity in Montgomery County. Something I learned was that despite Montgomery County being one of the wealthiest counties in the country, many people are still struggling to get basic life necessities. One of the people receiving food had explained how all of the food had run out after just 20 minutes. This article showed me how I can make a difference by donating food and how to recognize when someone is in need. ]]> 2020-12-02 17:19:14 UTC https://padlet.com/rfelker221/felu4wwrqx9fq653/wish/980731603 gconway231 https://padlet.com/rfelker221/felu4wwrqx9fq653/wish/980737997 I read the article about the Covid prison situation in DC. I learned that because of the virus, health codes are not allowing as many people to be kept in close proximity and therefore, many prisons are releasing offenders who have not completed serving their sentences. Many of these offenders were arrested due to violent crimes. Most inmates aren't being provided with masks or being given much medical attention if they are showing symptoms of the virus.]]> 2020-12-02 17:20:30 UTC https://padlet.com/rfelker221/felu4wwrqx9fq653/wish/980737997 https://padlet.com/rfelker221/felu4wwrqx9fq653/wish/980739464 I read the article about how COVID was impacting domestic abuse and intimate partner violence (IPV). I thought it was highly distressing how hotlines prepared for more domestic abuse reports, but in some regions the calls actually decreased by more than 50%. I learned that this drop was due to people being unable to safely connect to services. However, due to COVID IPV is increasing because of the stress of the pandemic and families, and of course quarantine. It also tied into what was talked about in Social Action today, because the article discussed how economic independence is crucial for violence prevention, but many people have too much of a financial entanglement with their abusive partners to leave them. The article also ended with the thought that we should be taking more steps to help victims of domestic abuse and IPV, such as enabling wider access to the internet so that people can search for resources, connect to hotlines, and maintain social contact with loved ones who can help them.]]> 2020-12-02 17:20:47 UTC https://padlet.com/rfelker221/felu4wwrqx9fq653/wish/980739464 https://padlet.com/rfelker221/felu4wwrqx9fq653/wish/980741896 I read the article describing how the Pandemic is effecting intimate partner violence (IPV). I learned that although there may be an increase in cases of IPV because of the required time spent at home, there has been a drop of 50% in terms of people who call to report this violence. COVID-19 has made it harder for people to find a safe place to contact and speak with those who may be able to help and economic issues especially within this time has complicated the process  of living in a safe environment. Radical Kinship and Anti-Racism is intertwined with the increase of domestic violence because citizens of the United States need to open up to larger issues to give others help. The article referred to the fact that White people are more likely to contact the police, but in light of recent police brutality, Black people are less likely. This is a major systemic issue that majorly effects the trust in our government to keep people safe.]]> 2020-12-02 17:21:17 UTC https://padlet.com/rfelker221/felu4wwrqx9fq653/wish/980741896 ehunter232 https://padlet.com/rfelker221/felu4wwrqx9fq653/wish/980746254 I read the article about food insecurity in Montgomery County. Something I learned was that until August 2020, there was no food distribution in the Bethesda-Chevy Chase area. This especially surprised me because of the close proximity to DC, and how many people are living in this area. One distribution center ran out of food in about 30 minutes, showing how deep the impact of COVID-19 is felt, even in a county as affluent as Montgomery County. Sometimes it is easy to focus on your own needs, but it is important to focus on others around you who you may not realize are struggling, and even more important to focus on the marginalized and most vulnerable during this time. Something I am doing is, I am participating in the Greg Gannon food drive with my family to collect canned goods from all over our neighborhood and I can also work to donate to other food banks as well as educating myself, as well as others on the food insecurities faced by people in such close proximity to me.]]> 2020-12-02 17:22:08 UTC https://padlet.com/rfelker221/felu4wwrqx9fq653/wish/980746254 https://padlet.com/rfelker221/felu4wwrqx9fq653/wish/980747371 I read the article on the Covid prison situation in DC. I learned that prisons have not been provided with the necessary PPE and equipment to prevent the spread of Covid throughout the prisons. Also inmates who have requested medical treatment have not received any treatment or have been denied treatment. ]]> 2020-12-02 17:22:22 UTC https://padlet.com/rfelker221/felu4wwrqx9fq653/wish/980747371 https://padlet.com/rfelker221/felu4wwrqx9fq653/wish/980753131 I read the article about food insecurity in Montgomery county. Something that I learned after reading this article was how many people have truly been affected by Covid. How even in the county I live in so many people don’t have access to basic life necessities. - Emma Mulford ]]> 2020-12-02 17:23:33 UTC https://padlet.com/rfelker221/felu4wwrqx9fq653/wish/980753131 hslidell24_1 https://padlet.com/rfelker221/felu4wwrqx9fq653/wish/980763916 I read the article about the Covid prison situation in DC. Something I learned while reading this article was that the inmates are not provided with masks, disinfectants such as hand sanitizer or screening. They are not being provided with the materials they need to prevent this disease and more and more inmates are becoming infected because of this.]]> 2020-12-02 17:25:43 UTC https://padlet.com/rfelker221/felu4wwrqx9fq653/wish/980763916 https://padlet.com/rfelker221/felu4wwrqx9fq653/wish/980788479 I read the article on Covid in prisons in DC and I learned that the prisons have not been provided with enough PPE to prevent the spread of the virus and are not provided with enough sanitizer. They are also not receiving the proper medical care that they need.]]> 2020-12-02 17:30:44 UTC https://padlet.com/rfelker221/felu4wwrqx9fq653/wish/980788479 https://padlet.com/rfelker221/felu4wwrqx9fq653/wish/980830473 I read the article on food insecurity in Moco. I learned that food insecurity has grown throughout the U.S. and in Montgomery County which is one of the wealthiest counties in the county. I thought it was important to read about this and chose this article because living in moco and being able to see things going around me is super important.]]> 2020-12-02 17:39:17 UTC https://padlet.com/rfelker221/felu4wwrqx9fq653/wish/980830473 https://padlet.com/rfelker221/felu4wwrqx9fq653/wish/980846596 I read the article about the food insecurity as a result of the pandemic. I learned that 17 million more people (which is added to the 35 million who are already food insecure) cannot find a sufficient amount of food for themselves and their families. I also learned that food distribution in the D.C. area was just addressed recently, even though there are so many people who desperately need food during the pandemic. It is through posting this article, asking for government support, and Nourish Now's distribution event that people are becoming more aware of the lack of food in the D.C. area and how to be more involved with this organization. Since I have not experienced this personally, I did not realize that being food insecure can “be a source of shame”, so being as empathetic and understanding as possible is crucial to make people feel comfortable to receive help for this huge and crucial necessity. I also really enjoyed the ending of the article where it mentioned how it is through giving out food that volunteers can show their support and that “we are all in this together.” ]]> 2020-12-02 17:42:23 UTC https://padlet.com/rfelker221/felu4wwrqx9fq653/wish/980846596 https://padlet.com/rfelker221/felu4wwrqx9fq653/wish/980846797 I read the article about Covid in prisons and I learned that prisons are not being given enough sanitizer to stop the spread, and medical care has not been thorough. More and more inmates are becoming infected because they aren't being provided with the necessary supplies and masks to stay safe

]]> 2020-12-02 17:42:25 UTC https://padlet.com/rfelker221/felu4wwrqx9fq653/wish/980846797 cbailey235 https://padlet.com/rfelker221/felu4wwrqx9fq653/wish/980854697 I read the article about how Coronavirus lockdowns and stay at home orders have trapped IPV victims with their abusers. I learned that domestic abuse hotlines experienced a decline in the number of calls they received because victims are not able to get away to call the hotlines and are seeing fewer people, like teachers or friends, who could report the violence. The abuse, however, has most likely risen due to many stressors in the world like financial issues or homeschooling. This article related to our themes of antiracism because although people of all backgrounds, races, and genders can be victims of abuse, there is a disproportionate percentage of cases on POC because of many systematic injustices. To look at this issue as a whole, while ignoring that information, would be irresponsible and unjust. We can help victims of abuse by expanding internet access, giving victims a resource and outlet, or by increasing IPV questionnaires which are already mandated in many women's medical fields.]]> 2020-12-02 17:43:59 UTC https://padlet.com/rfelker221/felu4wwrqx9fq653/wish/980854697 ssheikh24_5 https://padlet.com/rfelker221/felu4wwrqx9fq653/wish/980907434 I read the article about the effects COVID has had on less fortunate people in certain areas. I noticed how difficult it got for people to get food in their areas due to health risks. The lack of volunteers and the rise of cases decreased the amount of food they could get. I also learned that over 26 million adults did not have enough to eat due to many reasons such as financial insecurity. COVID also affected jobs which made people have to choose between their next meal or their mortgage. Overall, COVID has affected everybody and people with insufficient funds cannot afford household payments, food, or even medicine for their health. ]]> 2020-12-02 17:54:48 UTC https://padlet.com/rfelker221/felu4wwrqx9fq653/wish/980907434 gmorrow221 https://padlet.com/rfelker221/felu4wwrqx9fq653/wish/980920262 I read about COVID and how it affects BIPOC. Learning how the COVID death rates have steadily risen for the Black, Hispanic, Native, and Asian communities in comparison to white communities was extremely disheartening, but it is necessary to bring to attention that there are systemic inequalities in healthcare.]]> 2020-12-02 17:57:14 UTC https://padlet.com/rfelker221/felu4wwrqx9fq653/wish/980920262 https://padlet.com/rfelker221/felu4wwrqx9fq653/wish/980929457 I read the article about Covid in prison and it was over-whelming how unsanitary it is and there is nothing the inmates can do because they can't change their situation by themselves. Also the people in charge try to dismiss it.]]> 2020-12-02 17:59:10 UTC https://padlet.com/rfelker221/felu4wwrqx9fq653/wish/980929457 https://padlet.com/rfelker221/felu4wwrqx9fq653/wish/980943187 I read about Covid and domestic abuse. I did not know that even though hotlines expected more calls there were actually less because of the restrictions and people staying inside, people were unable to safely call and that these people are more at risk now because they can't call these hotlines safely.]]> 2020-12-02 18:01:59 UTC https://padlet.com/rfelker221/felu4wwrqx9fq653/wish/980943187 laquino241 https://padlet.com/rfelker221/felu4wwrqx9fq653/wish/980970907 I read the article about food insecurity in Montgomery County. There are very limited resources, but volunteers are trying their best to collect and distribute food to those in need. It is difficult for some to afford food due to high unemployment rates. People get to food banks hours early so that they can get meals before it runs out. ]]> 2020-12-02 18:07:30 UTC https://padlet.com/rfelker221/felu4wwrqx9fq653/wish/980970907 https://padlet.com/rfelker221/felu4wwrqx9fq653/wish/980971806 I read the article about how COVID has affected domestic violence. I learned that the number of calls to domestic violence hotline dropped drastically during quarantine because victims were unable to safely call in. A way I can make a difference regarding this issue is to spread resources and hotline numbers, learn and look for the signs of domestic abuse, and educate other people on this subject. This issue is related to radical kinship and anti racism because POC are disproportionately affected by domestic abuse.]]> 2020-12-02 18:07:40 UTC https://padlet.com/rfelker221/felu4wwrqx9fq653/wish/980971806 https://padlet.com/rfelker221/felu4wwrqx9fq653/wish/980978384 I read the article about inmates being released early due to COVID. It made me realize how easily COVID could spread in prison systems and how many unnecessary deaths it could cause. One way to fix this would be to create rehabilitation programs for certain crimes instead of overcrowding prisons and making them health hazards. This is also an antiracism issue because marginalized communities are typically the ones being given longer sentences for the same crimes as more privileged groups. This means that larger populations of these groups will be at risk of infection while in prison.]]> 2020-12-02 18:08:57 UTC https://padlet.com/rfelker221/felu4wwrqx9fq653/wish/980978384 https://padlet.com/rfelker221/felu4wwrqx9fq653/wish/981008655 I read the article about food insecurity in Montgomery County. It was eye opening to see how unemployment and furloughs affected people in different areas of their lives. It affects their access to food, healthcare, and even a home. Even though it is a wealthier county, there is still food insecurity for many people, and it is rising.]]> 2020-12-02 18:14:53 UTC https://padlet.com/rfelker221/felu4wwrqx9fq653/wish/981008655 https://padlet.com/rfelker221/felu4wwrqx9fq653/wish/981010103 I read about food insecurity in Montgomery County. I learned about how many people are affected by lack of food in our community. I was stunned by the amount of people who are unable to get enough food and even more astonished to find out that the original number of people not getting enough food was projected to go up 17 million from the original 35 million. ]]> 2020-12-02 18:15:11 UTC https://padlet.com/rfelker221/felu4wwrqx9fq653/wish/981010103 https://padlet.com/rfelker221/felu4wwrqx9fq653/wish/981010127 I read the article about how covid is affecting people with disabilities. It made me realize how difficult this has been, especially for people with disabilities and their caregivers. It has financially impacted them and it has made it harder for them to get resources that they need. ]]> 2020-12-02 18:15:11 UTC https://padlet.com/rfelker221/felu4wwrqx9fq653/wish/981010127 https://padlet.com/rfelker221/felu4wwrqx9fq653/wish/981012241 I read about COVID and its effect on jails. It really opened my eyes not only to the condition of these prisons but their cry for help. I think often inmates can be overlooked because they are deemed bad, but it is important to help and make sure they can stay safe. ]]> 2020-12-02 18:15:38 UTC https://padlet.com/rfelker221/felu4wwrqx9fq653/wish/981012241 https://padlet.com/rfelker221/felu4wwrqx9fq653/wish/981016152 I read about how COVID affects people with disabilities. I learned that the symptoms can be much worse for them, and that they need a lot of treatment. ]]> 2020-12-02 18:16:27 UTC https://padlet.com/rfelker221/felu4wwrqx9fq653/wish/981016152 emaurano24_2 https://padlet.com/rfelker221/felu4wwrqx9fq653/wish/981016224 I read about how Covid is affecting people with disabilities. I think it is very sad and awful that a lot of group homes are not able to afford the cleaning/covid equipment necessary to ensure the safety of the care-workers and the patients. ]]> 2020-12-02 18:16:27 UTC https://padlet.com/rfelker221/felu4wwrqx9fq653/wish/981016224 https://padlet.com/rfelker221/felu4wwrqx9fq653/wish/981022944 I looked at the live COVID-19 statistics on the WHO. I thought it was really interesting to compare the number of cases there are around the world. I think it is interesting to see the trend of the number of cases in less developed continents because a common question is their testing ability and ability tor respond to confirmed cases. Overall, the graphs were interesting to look at, and hopefully they begin to decrease. ]]> 2020-12-02 18:17:52 UTC https://padlet.com/rfelker221/felu4wwrqx9fq653/wish/981022944 https://padlet.com/rfelker221/felu4wwrqx9fq653/wish/981023682 I read an article about how the pandemic affected the economy, which harmed people in Maryland who use SNAP to feed their families. ]]> 2020-12-02 18:18:01 UTC https://padlet.com/rfelker221/felu4wwrqx9fq653/wish/981023682 https://padlet.com/rfelker221/felu4wwrqx9fq653/wish/981028874 I learned that COVID effects people with disabilities much more than the average person. Those people need more attention and care. ]]> 2020-12-02 18:19:05 UTC https://padlet.com/rfelker221/felu4wwrqx9fq653/wish/981028874 vrowan21_2 https://padlet.com/rfelker221/felu4wwrqx9fq653/wish/981029681 I read the article about how COVID affects Baltimore Maryland. I learned that COVID has amplified hunger in Maryland and that food insecurity has had an affect on everyone]]> 2020-12-02 18:19:15 UTC https://padlet.com/rfelker221/felu4wwrqx9fq653/wish/981029681 https://padlet.com/rfelker221/felu4wwrqx9fq653/wish/981035860 it is very enlightening to see how many people in montgomery county go without proper nutrition and accessible ways to get food. montgomery county is known to be a very rich county and it is just eye opening to see how many people truly struggle to get food on the table every night.]]> 2020-12-02 18:20:33 UTC https://padlet.com/rfelker221/felu4wwrqx9fq653/wish/981035860 dbrawsmith24_2 https://padlet.com/rfelker221/felu4wwrqx9fq653/wish/981038538 I read the article about how covid spreads in prison and I thought it was very horrifying to see how quickly COVID had spread from inmates to workers to families and the lacking measures in place to stop this.]]> 2020-12-02 18:21:06 UTC https://padlet.com/rfelker221/felu4wwrqx9fq653/wish/981038538 https://padlet.com/rfelker221/felu4wwrqx9fq653/wish/981042331 I read the article about Corona Virus in D.C jails and it was very worrying that people in the D.C jails are not getting proper materials to protect themselves from Covid-19 and that a lot of inmates have now gotten Covid due to a lack of clean living spaces. ]]> 2020-12-02 18:21:54 UTC https://padlet.com/rfelker221/felu4wwrqx9fq653/wish/981042331 https://padlet.com/rfelker221/felu4wwrqx9fq653/wish/981044673 I read about COVID in jails. I learned from this article that those who are in the jail are not being listened to when they ask for medical attention, and COVID in these places is getting worse.]]> 2020-12-02 18:22:21 UTC https://padlet.com/rfelker221/felu4wwrqx9fq653/wish/981044673 https://padlet.com/rfelker221/felu4wwrqx9fq653/wish/981048335 I read the article about domestic abuse and covid and it made me realize how privileged I am to feel safe in my own home when the lockdown was happening. ]]> 2020-12-02 18:23:03 UTC https://padlet.com/rfelker221/felu4wwrqx9fq653/wish/981048335 https://padlet.com/rfelker221/felu4wwrqx9fq653/wish/981061376 I read the article about how covid affects lgbtq people and how they are at higher risk of being discriminated in hospitals when being treated for covid.]]> 2020-12-02 18:25:44 UTC https://padlet.com/rfelker221/felu4wwrqx9fq653/wish/981061376 https://padlet.com/rfelker221/felu4wwrqx9fq653/wish/981086653 I read the article about COVID in the DC prison system, and it was shocking to hear the terrible conditions people are being forced to live in. They aren't receiving proper medical attention and no one is trying to help them and prevent COVID from spreading. ]]> 2020-12-02 18:30:37 UTC https://padlet.com/rfelker221/felu4wwrqx9fq653/wish/981086653 https://padlet.com/rfelker221/felu4wwrqx9fq653/wish/981089600 I read the article about domestic abuse when covid was happening and it made me reflect on how lucky I am to have such a safe family and home to be in quarantined with and to never take it for granted even though sometimes I just wanted to get out of the house with them for a little just for making me a little annoyed when other people had it a lot worse than I did]]> 2020-12-02 18:31:15 UTC https://padlet.com/rfelker221/felu4wwrqx9fq653/wish/981089600 https://padlet.com/rfelker221/felu4wwrqx9fq653/wish/981127164 I read about how COVID-19 affected a small group home for disabled women. This article really highlighted how homes such as the one in the article go unnoticed and underfunded in a time of crisis like this. The direct support professionals are definitely underpaid and are being excluded from the benefits given to other home health workes, including those who care for the elderly in private group homes. This article was especially impactful, because when a resident of the home contracted the virus, the direct support proffesionals had not been able to distance from her while they were caring for her. Meanwhile, the resident with COVID-19 could not wear a mask for health reasons. In the end, the virus was spread to multiple staff members, most of whom recovered, except for a beloved direct support professional, who died in the intensive care unit. Something that I can do to make a difference regarding this issue is donate to support homes such as this one, as well as advocate for their protection and inclusion in government funding during the pandemic. This article relates to the theme of Radical Kinship, because it encourages support for people that we cannot neccessarily relate to, but to whom we have a duty, as human beings, to lend our help.]]> 2020-12-02 18:36:44 UTC https://padlet.com/rfelker221/felu4wwrqx9fq653/wish/981127164 arashid241 https://padlet.com/rfelker221/felu4wwrqx9fq653/wish/981166069 I read the article about food insecurity in Montgomery County. I was taken aback y by how Feeding America projects that food insecurity in MOCO will go up from 8% in 2018 to 13% this year. This made me realize that there are so many resources that allow me to help just one person (or many) during this difficult time. ]]> 2020-12-02 18:39:05 UTC https://padlet.com/rfelker221/felu4wwrqx9fq653/wish/981166069 https://padlet.com/rfelker221/felu4wwrqx9fq653/wish/981190367 I learned that the corona virus effects people with disabilities more severely. And when they get it they are in need of more care and medical attention than anyone else. ]]> 2020-12-02 18:43:54 UTC https://padlet.com/rfelker221/felu4wwrqx9fq653/wish/981190367 https://padlet.com/rfelker221/felu4wwrqx9fq653/wish/981205106 It can be easy to forget that, while things are hard, they could always be worse, and are for many people. Things are especially bad for people who struggle with other problems. It's also interesting to see that the countries that seem less prone to issues in healthcare have the highest Covid numbers.]]> 2020-12-02 18:46:58 UTC https://padlet.com/rfelker221/felu4wwrqx9fq653/wish/981205106 https://padlet.com/rfelker221/felu4wwrqx9fq653/wish/981216820 I read an article about how the pandemic especially affects people dealing with domestic abuse, which wasn't really surprising since it forced people to stay home. I was surprised by how many people experience domestic abuse in normal circumstances though]]> 2020-12-02 18:49:22 UTC https://padlet.com/rfelker221/felu4wwrqx9fq653/wish/981216820 https://padlet.com/rfelker221/felu4wwrqx9fq653/wish/981222436 I chose to read the article about how the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting the LGBTQIA+ community. The article was written in June, so specific data about the effects of COVID were not available, but experts predicted many detrimental effects on the community. For example, being forced to stay home may worsen the situation of LGBTQIA+ teens who are struggling with unsupportive families. Along these lines, members of this community may be more socially isolated than straight or cisgender people, and the mandate to social distance may worsen the mental health effects of this isolation and increase incidences of suicide and depression among the LGBTQIA+ community. In addition, members of this community may be more reluctant to leave their jobs because of the threat of discrimination and not being able to get another one, leaving them more vulnerable to the virus. Overall, reading this article opened my eyes to the struggles of a population that has been neglected by this country and how it will again be targeted disproportionately by COVID-19 as a result of struggles it has always faced.]]> 2020-12-02 18:50:31 UTC https://padlet.com/rfelker221/felu4wwrqx9fq653/wish/981222436 https://padlet.com/rfelker221/felu4wwrqx9fq653/wish/981229573 I read about domestic abuse during the pandemic. The article focused on how people in abusive relationships are being greatly affected by this pandemic because they are not able to leave their abusive households. This made me reflect on how thankful i am to live in a safe house without fear of my family and i am very grateful for it.]]> 2020-12-02 18:52:02 UTC https://padlet.com/rfelker221/felu4wwrqx9fq653/wish/981229573 https://padlet.com/rfelker221/felu4wwrqx9fq653/wish/981240282 I read the article about Covid prison situation. I learned that covid has made a big but bad impact on the prisoners. Since theres not a lot of sanitation and safety measures many prisoners have caught covid. Theres not enough medical resources in prisons. ]]> 2020-12-02 18:54:12 UTC https://padlet.com/rfelker221/felu4wwrqx9fq653/wish/981240282 gsonnier231 https://padlet.com/rfelker221/felu4wwrqx9fq653/wish/981253543 I read about how Covid has disproportionately affected prisons. Safety procedures such as social distancing and mask wearing have not been followed in prisons, which has lead to a higher count of COVID cases. there are also claims that DC officials have not been concerned enough with the health of prisoners and not enough actions are being taken to stop this crisis. This made me reflect on the impact that lawmakers have on groups of people and how important it is to vote! ]]> 2020-12-02 18:56:58 UTC https://padlet.com/rfelker221/felu4wwrqx9fq653/wish/981253543 https://padlet.com/rfelker221/felu4wwrqx9fq653/wish/981256251  I read an article about how the pandemic made domestic abuse worse. It makes sense that it would get worse since everyone is stuck in their houses with their abuser without work or other outing as a way of release which is now all pent up in them with no where to go. ]]> 2020-12-02 18:57:31 UTC https://padlet.com/rfelker221/felu4wwrqx9fq653/wish/981256251 https://padlet.com/rfelker221/felu4wwrqx9fq653/wish/981261245 I read the article about domestic abuse during Covid-19. I thought this article was really important and really opened my eyes to how drastically effected people’s living situations are because of covid. Those going through domestic abuse during covid can’t go anywhere to get help or somewhere that would normally be a safe space because most places aren’t allowing that currently. I think it’s important for me to reflect on how I may be annoyed with covid and hate a lot of aspects  that covid influences on my life, a lot of other people have it a lot worse and I should be more thankful for my living situation.]]> 2020-12-02 18:58:35 UTC https://padlet.com/rfelker221/felu4wwrqx9fq653/wish/981261245 https://padlet.com/rfelker221/felu4wwrqx9fq653/wish/981280078 I read the article from the washington post about how covid is affecting people living with disabilities and those who work as caregivers to people with disabilities. It was really interesting to me because it was written more about one woman who contracted covid and sadly passed away, and the effects her absence had on the individuals living in the group home. I think it's important to keep reading about first hand experiences like this because they show the people behind the statistics you might read about in the news or on social media. The article also touched on the unequal availability of medical resources, such as cleaning supplies, during the pandemic. I thought that was interesting because it shows how poorly managed the distribution of cleaning and medical supplies has been, and how every person needs to keep the common good and other people in mind when purchasing such products and not hoard or overbuy them. ]]> 2020-12-02 19:02:35 UTC https://padlet.com/rfelker221/felu4wwrqx9fq653/wish/981280078 https://padlet.com/rfelker221/felu4wwrqx9fq653/wish/981286993 I read an article about how there was an increase in cases of domestic violence because of Covid. I was surprised at how many adults experienced this. I learned that because people who experience this do not look for help, medical professionals have various ways of connecting with patients so that they can help. ]]> 2020-12-02 19:04:06 UTC https://padlet.com/rfelker221/felu4wwrqx9fq653/wish/981286993 https://padlet.com/rfelker221/felu4wwrqx9fq653/wish/981295101 I read about how Covid effects people with disabilities. I learned how it is significantly difficult for these people and how much they are struggling. I realized how the virus can make these people require more medical attention than others. ]]> 2020-12-02 19:05:52 UTC https://padlet.com/rfelker221/felu4wwrqx9fq653/wish/981295101 https://padlet.com/rfelker221/felu4wwrqx9fq653/wish/981303605 I read the article about how during Covid there has been an increase in domestic violence cases. This is so sad since many people are stuck at home with their abusers, and is something that I already had background information on since this was my topic for the MOAS conference. ]]> 2020-12-02 19:07:41 UTC https://padlet.com/rfelker221/felu4wwrqx9fq653/wish/981303605 crobey231 https://padlet.com/rfelker221/felu4wwrqx9fq653/wish/981313213 I read the article about pandemic violence. it was very eye opening about how some of us forget not everyone is that lucky and have a good family. Some people get abused more now that Covid happened because they have no where to go. All they can do is just endure the pain. ]]> 2020-12-02 19:09:43 UTC https://padlet.com/rfelker221/felu4wwrqx9fq653/wish/981313213 mhollensteiner231 https://padlet.com/rfelker221/felu4wwrqx9fq653/wish/981324099 I read the article about food insecurity in Montgomery County. It's very thought provoking and saddening to know that we live in such an affluent county, but amidst it so many people are struggling. The food insecurity rates are rising from 8% to 13%, which shows how many people have been hit by the economic disparities of Covid. This inspires me to try my hardest and do what I can to help out my community and show that we are in this together.
Mary Hollensteiner]]> 2020-12-02 19:12:05 UTC https://padlet.com/rfelker221/felu4wwrqx9fq653/wish/981324099 https://padlet.com/rfelker221/felu4wwrqx9fq653/wish/981354845 I read about how COVID affects people with disabilities. I knew a lot on the subject already, but I never realized how much time and money the caregivers put into caring for their residents even at the expense of their daily lives.]]> 2020-12-02 19:18:56 UTC https://padlet.com/rfelker221/felu4wwrqx9fq653/wish/981354845 https://padlet.com/rfelker221/felu4wwrqx9fq653/wish/981359453 I read about the effects of COVID against people with disabilities. I never realized that outbreaks in disability homes would be as bad as they were described in the piece that I read. It was like I could sense the fear and anxiety that the caregivers might have felt through the screen and this touched me. The amount of money spent on supplies to keep spaces clean can put a strain on these types of places which is why I think it is important that as children of the Sacred Heart we should help. Something so simple as donating wipes can have such a positive, mental impact for caregivers and patients! If I can make them smile. It's worth it.]]> 2020-12-02 19:19:56 UTC https://padlet.com/rfelker221/felu4wwrqx9fq653/wish/981359453 https://padlet.com/rfelker221/felu4wwrqx9fq653/wish/981367174 I reviewed the WHO data map and compared how each country differed in cases to each other. It is really important to understand America's position being the number one country with the most cases in the world. By acknowledging this, everyone must take action in order to prevent the increasing spread of this virus.]]> 2020-12-02 19:21:44 UTC https://padlet.com/rfelker221/felu4wwrqx9fq653/wish/981367174 https://padlet.com/rfelker221/felu4wwrqx9fq653/wish/981386439 I read the article addressing how COVID-19 affects African Americans and Latinx groups disproportionately to Caucasians. This all due to systematic racism that is deeply rooted in out nation's history. The economic, political, and societal systems this country has all put people of color at a disadvantage and at higher risk of contracting the virus. This furthers the need to update these systems to cater to everyone equally.]]> 2020-12-02 19:26:11 UTC https://padlet.com/rfelker221/felu4wwrqx9fq653/wish/981386439 mstubner231 https://padlet.com/rfelker221/felu4wwrqx9fq653/wish/981399950 I read the article about how COVID-19 affects those with disabilities along with those who are caregivers to people with disabilities. It talked about how in the home they were in, there was nowhere else for them to transfer the people living there, so all they could do was try to isolate them to stop the spread. Also, it talked about how expensive and limited necessary resources were. It showed how vulnerable these people are and reminded me why it is so important to wear a mask and social distance. ]]> 2020-12-02 19:29:25 UTC https://padlet.com/rfelker221/felu4wwrqx9fq653/wish/981399950 https://padlet.com/rfelker221/felu4wwrqx9fq653/wish/981487994 Today I decided to read several of the covid-19 articles. I wanted to educate and understand the things going on that I might not experience or think about everyday. Everything I read was really interesting especially when they are placed in Montgomery County and DC. Besides doing these readings I also worked on a plan to volunteer. I really miss giving back to the community and I enjoy that during these Social Action days we are getting back that part of volunteering. It is also nice to know that even through these tough times we can still give back and help others.]]> 2020-12-02 19:50:35 UTC https://padlet.com/rfelker221/felu4wwrqx9fq653/wish/981487994 https://padlet.com/rfelker221/felu4wwrqx9fq653/wish/981503440 I read the article that talked about how COVID has impacted domestic abuse. With quarantine, helplines were expecting an increase in the number of calls they received, but were met with only half of their normal. This is not because domestic abuse numbers have dropped, but rather that people do not feel safe to call without the fear of having their abuser listen. It is important to remember that not everyone has a home that is a safe place and it is extremely hard in a time when you are not supposed to leave your house a lot ]]> 2020-12-02 19:54:17 UTC https://padlet.com/rfelker221/felu4wwrqx9fq653/wish/981503440 cpatterson232 https://padlet.com/rfelker221/felu4wwrqx9fq653/wish/981627613 I read the article about how the LGBTQIA+ community has been impacted by COVID. I learned that they are not counted in the COVID case and death counts, which the article said would cover the likely disproportionate effect of COVID on them. On top of fearing discrimination in the workplace and in their daily lives, they have to worry about being discriminated against or refused healthcare by biased individuals in the medical field. This reality has become even more apparent now that we are in a pandemic. Also, trans and enby students who rely on campus housing due to families that aren't accepting of them are disproportionately suffering from a lack of positive and loving social interaction, and because of this, are suffering disproportionate rates of depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts. It is important to realize that we are not being informed about numerous challenges that minority groups especially are facing during COVID. We have to do our own research, reach out, and stand in solidarity with them to make sure everyone is seen and heard.]]> 2020-12-02 20:27:30 UTC https://padlet.com/rfelker221/felu4wwrqx9fq653/wish/981627613 https://padlet.com/rfelker221/felu4wwrqx9fq653/wish/981687308 I read the article about food insecurities in Montgomery County. I learned about the lack of necessities and it shocked me because even though I have been living here, I did not notice the significance that it had on this county. I realize that I have the ability to give to the people in need instead of sitting back like I had done in the past, since I was unaware of the urgence of the issue.]]> 2020-12-02 20:45:05 UTC https://padlet.com/rfelker221/felu4wwrqx9fq653/wish/981687308 egemmell231 https://padlet.com/rfelker221/felu4wwrqx9fq653/wish/981842762 I read the article on how the LGBTQ+ community is affected by COVID. It was interesting to read how the article had to be based on inferences rather than statistics, because there are no readily available statistics on people's gender identity or sexual orientation. It made me wonder what other information we as a society are missing out on because no one thinks to ask about it. ]]> 2020-12-02 21:39:50 UTC https://padlet.com/rfelker221/felu4wwrqx9fq653/wish/981842762 https://padlet.com/rfelker221/felu4wwrqx9fq653/wish/982324384 I read the article about food insecurity in Montgomery County. This article really helped me see that even though I've had a hard time during covid, there are so many people in the area who don't have the things they need. I also learned that the food insecurity has doubled since the start of the pandemic. ]]> 2020-12-03 02:03:06 UTC https://padlet.com/rfelker221/felu4wwrqx9fq653/wish/982324384 https://padlet.com/rfelker221/felu4wwrqx9fq653/wish/982511592 I read about how corona affects people with disabilities. “Tuesday in May, the women had spent 56 days inside their Northern Virginia home, as their caregivers tried to keep the coronavirus out. Now it was Day 57, and the fifth resident, whose guardian asked that she not be named, was getting her vital signs checked. Blood pressure, oxygen level and then, the beep of the thermometer.”  This is so much work to keep her safe and shows why we need to keep wearing our  masks and stay social distance.]]> 2020-12-03 04:10:00 UTC https://padlet.com/rfelker221/felu4wwrqx9fq653/wish/982511592