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2022-03-11The Hanover County School Board, in partnering with an anti-LGBTQ outfit, has declared war on its transgender students.
This news article is from the Richmond Times-Dispatch in Richmond, Virginia. The article contains a recent review of the Hanover Country School Board seeking legal advice from a well-known hate group that disguises themselves as "Christian conservative legal group" also known as the Alliance Defending Freedom. Back in December of 2021, the ACLU of Virginia filed against Hanover County for discriminatory policies against transgender students. The pandemic has bought out numerous laws against the safety of LGBTQ students and individuals. This is just a small example of what queer children have been facing since the start of the pandemic. -
2021-05-18A COVID 19 Reflection
Observations and lessons learned and learning during this Pandemic. -
2020-04-11Canadian Members of Parliament practicing physical distancing while the House of Commons is in session
Canadian Members of Parliament practicing physical distancing while the House of Commons is in session. -
2020-11-25Nova Scotian provincial government caps rent increases at 2% and bans 'renovictions' during pandemic
This new article details how the provincial government of Nova Scotia humanely reacted to the pandemic. -
2020-09-13QAnon Knows No Borders, even in Nova Scotia
This article details a far-right political conspiracy and its existence in Nova Scotia. -
2020-10-29Government of Canada invests $945,000 to further protect Prince Edward Island (PEI) farm workers during COVID-19
In this statement, the Canadian federal government pledges monetary relief to P.E.I.'s farmers amidst the pandemic. -
2020-02-28COVID-19 and Discrimination in Nova Scotia
A news release from the Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission asking Nova Scotians to be vigilant against discrimination based on ethnic or national origin as global health concerns heighten. -
2020-12-02Dr. Furey’s prescription: How Newfoundland and Labrador’s (N.L.) Premier pictures its postpandemic comeback
Andrew Furey, the Premier of N.L., outlines how he pictures the province's post-pandemic comeback will look. -
2020-10-19Newfoundland and Labrador's COVID-19 travel ban decision to be appealed, Canadian Civil Liberties Association
This article shows how hotly debated travel bans were in Canada. The Canadian Civil Liberties Association doesn't agree with a ruling that provinces or territories have a right to exclude Canadians from traveling. -
2020-09-17Newfoundland and Labrador (N.L.) travel ban upheld in provincial Supreme Court ruling
This news article outlines the discussions around travel bans and their legality within N.L.'s legislature. -
2020-06-28Prince Edward Island sees rise in anti-outsider sentiment as COVID-19 travel restrictions ease
This new article speaks to the anti-outsider sentiment in Prince Edward Island, which even manifested itself in their provincial legislature, according to this piece. -
2020The Atlantic Provinces Defend the Bubble Against Quebec
In this meme, the Atlantic provinces prepare to defend themselves against visitors from Quebec. -
2020The Dissolution of the Atlantic Bubble
This meme makes fun of the dissolution of the Atlantic Bubble. -
2020Conspiracies in New Brunswick
This meme makes fun of conspiracy theories, especially regarding the pandemic, in New Brunswick. -
2020Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, and Newfoundland and Labrador are scared of New Brunswick
This meme shows that people from Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, and Newfoundland and Labrador were scared of the Atlantic Bubble, and potentially letting New Brunswickers into their provinces, because of the rising COVID cases in New Brunswick. -
2020-11-30Nova Scotia Premier, Stephen McNeil, calls Atlantic bubble a success, despite withdrawal of other provinces
A statement from Nova Scotia premier Stephen McNeil outlining his thoughts on the Atlantic Bubble. -
2020-12-07Newfoundland and Labrador out of Atlantic bubble until at least January, according to Premier Furey
Newfoundland and Labrador premier Andrew Furey states why the province pulled out of the Atlantic Bubble. -
2020-11-26New Brunswick (N.B.) pulls out of Atlantic bubble; Fredericton region moving to orange phase
This new article includes statements from N.B. premier Blaine Higgs and why it was necessary for New Brunswick to pull out of the Atlantic Bubble. -
2020-11-24Newfoundland, Prince Edward Island premiers say Atlantic bubble was a beacon of hope, but preventative measures had to be taken
In this news article, the premiers of Newfoundland and Labrador and Prince Edward Island express how the Atlantic Bubble provided 'hope and then some normalcy,' but that preventative measures needed to be taken to prevent the spread of the virus. -
2020-09-14How are the mechanics of the first COVID-19-era election, taking place in New Brunswick, working?
This brief interview with CTV journalist Laura Brown highlights how New Brunswick political figures navigated campaigning during the pandemic. -
2020-09-09New Brunswick election officials report heavy advance voting
This news article highlights how COVID-19 impacted voting during New Brunswick's provincial election. -
2020-09-13An election without rallies or baby-kissing: New Brunswick vote a pandemic first
This news article describes the impact of COVID-19 on the New Brunswick provincial election. -
2020A cacophony of silence
This is a personal account of my time during the height of the pandemic, how it affected my studies, and ultimately the crushing loneliness of it all. Hello, My name is Shemar Providence and this is my account of the COVID19 pandemic. I will begin at the start of the virus. During this time I was going to classes as normal. The virus had become known as it swept through Wuhan china. My mother and I were worried that it would eventually make its way over to the states. Overall I would describe the climate around the virus as a general sense of apathy. “As long as it wasn't over here everything is fine” was a common sentiment among my peers as well as governing officials. It was the beginning of March when it began to spread like wildfire in new york. The most apathetic of us were now worried or decided to stay home. Colleges began to transition to online learning to stop the spread. Within about 2 weeks, from the gossip to the first outbreak, New york was put into a standstill. I was born with asthma as well as a weakened immune system. For me, the virus was a matter of life and death. I live with my mother who quarantined me in the house until the virus would cool down. We bought masks, hand sanitizer, gloves, whatever we could get our hands on to keep each other safe. During this time the mania had begun all over the country. People were buying things in bulk fighting each other over the most basic of things. It was a mess. it was approaching the end of March. In just a few short weeks I got a glimpse at what pandemonium looked like. Remote learning was a challenge. My neighborhood had poor connectivity issues. For about half of April, I had no internet connection and could not reach 2 of my professors. I ended up not getting credit for those classes. For the other professors, I was able to reach I was able to come up with a compromise. A lot of instructors weren't really well versed in remote learning and would go missing some days. With poor connectivity zoom meetings would stutter and stop. Overall the entire learning process was halted not only for me but for others as well. Considering how many others had a poor connection and were forced to drop classes. The greatest thing to experience first hand was the politics of the virus. You would think a matter pertaining to community health would not become a divisive issue but it was. Like everything in recent years, it had to be split down the middle to appeal to the most radical on both sides. Some people were saying it was a hoax and that the government was seeing how far they could control people. These people felt as though being forced to wear a mask violated their civil liberties. These were the most apathetic of us not caring about what happens to those of us who are less healthy. They bemoaned anyone who would wear a mask as a democrat thus sparking the aforementioned democrats to return fire. And like that the division grew. I think the isolation from the quarantine probably helped to heighten tensions but looking at it live it just seems so stupid. A matter as simple as stopping the spread became a democrat and republican issue, and a rights issue. republican s even put less emphasis on the virus due to it spreading in primarily blue states. It was all truly awful. With the country seemingly falling apart in pandemonia staying at home felt more and more suffocating. The same four walls became a coffin of sorts. If the virus got in I would be done for. However, I was still dead to the world around me. Keeping touch with friends was my only salvation between schoolwork and deafening silence. It didn't help that my own mother kept live streaming the ongoing pain at its height. I couldn't escape it. The death of the depression the pain. It was all around me. People I knew and loved in my neighborhood died and I couldn't even see them go. I grew depressed and more cynical as a person. It seemed like hell. It just kept going and going. School ended leaving me more depressed over my studies than ever. But at least the rate of death had started to decrease. It is starting to get better, slowly but surely. But it still feels as though there is worse yet to come. This year has been so divisive and sad. And I feel like it will just keep getting worse.