Emerson Collective
Strengthening schools for students, securing rights for immigrants, restoring the relationship between humanity and nature, and unlocking human potential.
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This Is the Coronavirus Election
Ed Yong - The Atlantic 125d 7 tweets
In January, the COVID-19 pandemic will still be burning its way across the U.S. Next week, Americans will choose whether to bring it under control.
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Emerson Collective The pandemic, unchecked by the current administration, has ravaged American communities.   “It is an experiment that no one should ever want to rerun.” on why continuing along this path could be a death sentence for thousands more. 125d
How misinformation spreads online — and what we can do about it
Emerson Collective 153d 1 tweets
Internet researcher Renée DiResta reflects on the rise of conspiracy theories and other misinformation online, and shares ways that social media platforms can respond.
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Emerson Collective How does #misinformation spread online? And what can we do be done about it? EC Fellow & EC MD of Engineering discuss the spread of #misinformation online—and what tech platforms can do to stop it from undermining our democracy: 153d
The Constitution Counted My Great-Great-Grandfather as Three-Fifths of a Free Person
The Atlantic 173d 19 tweets
Here’s why I love it anyway.
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Emerson Collective “Those who wrote the version ratified centuries ago do not own the version we live by today. We do. It’s ours, an adaptable instrument used to define self-government among free and equal citizens.” on loving a flawed Constitution 166d
Bringing Hope to Bank Deserts
Emerson Collective 244d 1 tweets
In the wake of the 2008 recession, more than 1,800 banks closed across the country—the vast majority of them in low-income communities. The closures left a damaging void that predatory payday lenders and check cashers quickly swooped in to fill....
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Emerson Collective Learn more about what compelled to start and #invest in underserved communities 244d
The Voting Disaster Ahead
The Atlantic 245d 18 tweets
Intentional voter suppression and unintentional suppression of the vote will collide in November.
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Emerson Collective "Black voters, on average, wait 45 minutes longer to vote than white voters; Latino voters wait 46 minutes longer… Black and Latino voters in Florida were more than two times as likely to have their mail-in ballots rejected as white voters.” - 244d
Resources for DACA Recipients and Allies
Emerson Collective 257d 1 tweets
Learn more about the Supreme Court Decision and support DACA Recipients
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Emerson Collective This victory is a temporary safeguard for the nearly 700,000 Dreamers who call America home— approximately 200,000 of whom are essential workers. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Share this list of DACA resources & encourage Dreamers to renew today 257d
What the World Could Teach America About Policing
Yasmeen Serhan - The Atlantic 264d 4 tweets
Examples abound of reforms that are seen as “radical” in the United States.
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Emerson Collective Some lessons the U.S. might learn from other countries about policing: 264d
Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: The Way Forward: The Future of Democracy. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
Zoom Video 287d 1 tweets
We are pleased to invite you to the next session of The Way Forward, a live event series hosted by The Atlantic, in collaboration with Chatham House, Emerson Collective, and the Peterson Institute for International Economics, and underwritten by...
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Emerson Collective Join us today at 10am PT / 1pm ET for #WayForwardLive: The Future of Democracy with ’s in conversation w/ , #TonyBlair, #MarthaMinow & Register: 287d
Notion – Docs, Wikis, Tasks. Seamlessly in one.
Notion 1215d 506 tweets
A new tool that blends your everyday work apps into one. It's a unified and collaborative workspace for you and your team
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Emerson Collective .’s Guide to Student Rights during COVID-19 is full of advice, recommendations and templates for students adapting to these unprecedented times. 📝☑️ Check it out 293d
The Atlantic, Chatham House, Emerson Collective, + Peterson Institute will host The Way Forward: What Next? on 4/28, looking beyond the COVID crisis to understand its future implications. theatlantic.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_TSTdbBZTRlqrFB20c1CGmg
Zoom Video 308d 1 tweets
We're excited to announce The Way Forward, a new initiative hosted by The Atlantic in collaboration with Chatham House, Emerson Collective, and the Peterson Institute for International Economics. We believe it is essential to look beyond the...
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Emerson Collective TODAY: Join us at 10am PT/1pm EDT for 's new webinar series 'The Way Forward' in collab w/ & . , , & former UK PM Gordon Brown will consider 'What's next?' after #COVID19 308d
Resources to Support Your Community
Emerson Collective 323d 1 tweets
During this unprecedented time, one of the greatest challenges we face is the way social distancing negates our natural impulse to reach out and help one another.
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Emerson Collective Whether it’s offering translation or legal services, donating to a frontline cause, or grocery shopping for a neighbor, we each have an opportunity to contribute during the #COVID19 pandemic. We hope this list inspires you to take positive #action: 323d
Food Banks Are Overrun, as Surging Hunger Meets Dwindling Supplies
Nicholas Kulish - Nytimes.com 328d 24 tweets
Millions are flooding a charitable system that was never intended to handle a nationwide crisis.
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Emerson Collective This article tells us loud and clear: never before have we faced such an enormous crisis for millions of Americans in need of food. 327d
Lessons from Rwanda for COVID-19
Emerson Collective 329d 3 tweets
Dr. Agnes Binagwaho, Rwanda’s former Minister of Health, shares her experience rebuilding the country’s health care system and her insights on an equitable response to a pandemic.
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Emerson Collective EC Dial Fellow has experience controlling an epidemic & rebuilding a #healthcare system. #WorldHealthDay Vice Chancellor of & Rwanda’s former Minister of Health explains why #equity is the foundation of effective healthcare: 329d
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Emerson Collective We asked of how to keep equity front & center in #COVID19 response: “Repeat every day that the life which is in front of you has the same value as the next life that will be in front of you, and the next life in front of you.” 309d
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Emerson Collective Dr. of shares her experience rebuilding Rwanda’s #healthcare system, and her insights on an equitable #COVID19 response: “Cultivate solidarity, participatory process, transparency, and good trust.” 245d
A Demographic Profile of DACA Recipients on the Frontlines of the Coronavirus Response - Center for American Progress
Center for American Progress 330d 2 tweets
Nearly 203,000 DACA recipients are working in occupations at the forefront of the COVID-19 response in health care, education, and food services.
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Emerson Collective 202,500 DACA recipients are on the frontlines working to protect the health and safety of Americans as the country confronts #COVID19. We must delay a #SCOTUS decision on #DACA during this time. 330d
America's Food Fund
America's Food Fund 330d 1 tweets
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Emerson Collective Since mid-March, more than 10 million Americans have filed for unemployment due to #COVID19. reports a 63% increase in people seeking food and support from local food banks. Help support their efforts 330d
America's Food Fund organized by Emerson Collective
gofundme.com 334d 18 tweets
Here’s the problem:In neighborhoods and communities around the country, hunger is an issue that… Emerson Collective needs your support for America's Food Fund
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Emerson Collective The #COVID19 crisis has left millions unsure where their next meal will come from. Today, , & launched #AmericasFoodFund, a new initiative directly supporting and . For more info and to support: 334d
Resources for Wellness
Emerson Collective 339d 1 tweets
A list of resources including tools for crisis support and intervention, managing anxiety, mindfulness and movement, ways to share art and stories, support for children and teens, and resources in Spanish.
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Emerson Collective Staying home, if you can, is crucial right now. But distance doesn’t have to mean isolation: reaching out to foster connection is vital as we collectively adjust. We’ve curated some resources to help you stay calm and connected: #stayathomeandstaysafe 339d
No, Your Coronavirus Quarantine Is Not Just Like Being in Prison
The Marshall Project 342d 3 tweets
“I'd give anything to trade places with you right now.”
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Emerson Collective “There is no place for us to hide. We have no home to sequester ourselves in. It is physically impossible for us to separate.” 342d
Resources for Remote Learning
Emerson Collective 350d 3 tweets
Strengthening schools for students, securing human rights for immigrants, restoring the balance between humanity and nature, and unlocking human potential.
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Emerson Collective In light of school closures due to #COVID19, students, families, and educators remain uncertain about the future in a growing pandemic. We’ve compiled a list of tools for educators and at-home learning resources for students and families: 349d
Paul Farmer on the coronavirus: We need the right staff, stuff, spaces and systems
Bob Herman - Axios 358d 1 tweets
An interview with Paul Farmer, founder of Partners in Health.
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Emerson Collective “Always remember the caregivers. The caregivers need protecting, too, and sometimes the caregivers are going to be family members. The people most at risk of being exposed are those providing care.” - Paul Farmer of #COVID19 358d