New results from USC Dornsife’s Understanding Coronavirus in America Study show even those who lost jobs experienced a steady decrease in mental distress throughout May. However, Los Angeles County residents reported higher levels of anxiety and depression than the rest of the country. [5 min read]
While haggling over more coronavirus aid, Democrats balk as Republicans demand legal protections for businesses — but shielding businesses from COVID-related lawsuits might make sense. [6 min read]
Misinformation about the coronavirus is rampant but when the mainstream media tries to debunk these myths, it can sometimes backfire. [5 min read]
Shutting down restaurants and businesses just a few weeks earlier could have saved 50,000 lives in the United States.
USC Dornsife’s Understanding Coronavirus in America Study also reveals that residents of Los Angeles have fared worse financially than the national average as a result of the pandemic. [4½ min read]
Attempts to store information can help avoid a crisis when the next pandemic strikes, but only if a significant fraction of the population recognizes the risk and is able to prepare, writes USC Dornsife philosophy doctoral candidate Sean Donahue. [5½ min read]
Analysis of results from the USC Dornsife Center for Economic and Social Research’s Understanding America Study reveals a “digital divide” between rich and poor children — and it could worsen achievement gaps between students.
Gorjana Bezmalinovic balances three classes, 20 teaching assistants, 800 students and a loving family. Somehow, she gets it all done. [2 min read]
As the world confronts a pandemic, the World Health Organization finds itself under a storm of criticism. To what extent can we say the agency did not provide adequate information?
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