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2020-06-25
Utah protestors plan to protest mandating mask wearing
As wearing masks increasingly becomes a political issue, a political protest is being organized in Utah. This image was circulating in local community Facebook groups. Protestors are vehemently opposed to Lieutenant Governor Cox even suggesting that mask wearing be mandated in public. -
2020-06-24
Fake “Mask Exemption” cards circulate on social media
Wearing masks in the US has become a political issue rather than common sense. It is fiercely debated, and many think it’s an infringement on their rights. One group has responded by creating fake “mask exemption” cards to present to people in public. -
2020-06-25
The mask debate rages on in America
This viral tweet presents the pro mask side of the mask debate that is taking place in the US. Many anti mask rallies and protests have taken place in recent days to protest health mandates requiring masks in public to prevent virus spread. On the other hand, many people support the mask mandates and argue the anti maskers are the reason for the spike in cases. Here we have a service employ who is required to wear a mask for her job highlighting that wearing a mask to the grocery store is easier than wearing a mask for eight hours like all service workers must do. I chose to include this tweet because it presents the pro mask side of the mask debate. Unlike other countries, the US has had large anti mask and anti health guidelines protests from those on the right wing who feel their rights are being violated. I felt this was quite a uniquely American thing, and so included it in the archive.