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By Bill Woods Just as the country was beginning to emerge from phase one of the COVID-19 Pandemic, the murder of George Floyd by the Minneapolis Police triggered the largest urban protests and unrest since the protests and rebellion of 1967 and 68. As the protests continue, it is far too early to write any in depth analyses about them or their impacts on American life. At best, some commentary can be made about their connections to past history and events. So many of the prot

By Katelyn Lusher On Sunday, June 7th, approximately 4,000 Cincinnati residents gathered to protest the murder of George Floyd by Officer Derek Chauvin in Minneapolis. It was the 10th consecutive day of protests in Cincinnati and more Black Lives Matter protests are planned for the future. Cities around the world have joined in peaceful protest against police brutality, racism, and lack of accountability in law enforcement, including London, Paris, and Brussels. Although Blac

By Amanda Lynn Barker A patient is admitted to the ICU with COVID-19. They have access to high- end private insurance, and so they receive all the necessary time, space, attention, and resources that will allow them to fully recover. However, they need ventilator support to make it through. The nurse reviews the processes with them and explains how their lungs are weakened and inflamed from the disease. The patient wheezes in reply, desperately trying to speak. The nurse list

By Amanda Lynn Barker Let’s talk about food. In late April, the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union, which is the largest meatpacking union in the United States, reported that 20 of its workers have passed from COVID 19, and an additional 5000 workers are either hospitalized or showing symptoms. These illnesses and deaths, alongside pandemic-era plant closures, have reduced pork capacity by 25%, and beef capacity by 10 percent. We are in the early stages of

By Brian Garry Telling someone to stand back feels awkward, but in today’s atmosphere, it’s necessary, and encouraged due to the COVID-19 world-wide pandemic. Some people are going through drastic measures to ensure that others are staying away from them. From wearing swimming pool noodle hats, to inflatable unicorn costumes at the store, they’re getting the job done. However, single mom, Angela Reuss, found another way to address this situation with smart and snazzy Social D

By Bill Woods How have people experiencing homelessness fared during the COVID-19 Pandemic? After a hiatus the Community Issues Forum returned on May 21st with a live streaming presentation by Josh Spring. While most of us stayed home during this health crisis, the Executive Director of the Greater Cincinnati Homeless Coalition described how families and individuals without homes have coped with this situation. The Homeless Coalition, explained Spring, with its sixty member o