March 2020

Browse slides from the stream '3/30 Weekly Current Events and Election Update.'

We discussed all the recent news surrounding COVID-19 and its impacts on state and federal governments. We also discussed how this pandemic is impacting our upcoming elections and varying responses from several state officials.

This week, we talked about some news that may have flown under the radar because of COVID-19, like recent SCOTUS rulings and Obamacare's legacy. Then, we discussed the alleged insider trading that happened in Congress, how the federal government is acting and failing to act to stop the spread of COVID-19, and how the pandemic has ignited calls for a universal basic income. Finally, we wrapped up with a discussion on a Senate race that's shaping up to be competitive come November!

Browse slides from the stream '3/23 Weekly Current Events and Election Update.'

Dylan Black and Kanya Shah, two high school students, discuss the many impacts that COVID-19 is having on our society today and what the future for the virus looks like.

An open roundtable on the global impact of COVID-19.

We broke down how pandemics and infectious diseases have been handled in the past, like during the Spanish flu. Then, we talked about how state and local governments are responding to the spread of COVID-19 and how its impacting the economy and workers. Finally, we went over some best practices and how to keep your community, your family, and yourself healthy!

Browse slides from the stream 'COVID-19 Update.'

We know it's a stressful time and we're opening up the floor to learn how we can help.

In this stream, we talked about the current events that are getting attention in America, like coronavirus and the peace deal with the Taliban, and in the rest of the world, like the Olympics and the Israeli elections. Then, we wrapped it up by talking about with 2020 elections, including the race for the Senate seat in Maine!

Browse slides from the stream '3/2 Weekly Current Events and Election Update.'