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  • Comic Relief From COVID-19: Leaders Really Meme It When They Say Stay Home

    April 10, 2020 |

    Kaiser Health News |

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    Under 800 Words

    Response Location: United States

    Some officials are using humor to urge citizens to follow Covid-19 directives like staying at home and social distancing. Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot used memes shared under #whereslightfoot as inspiration for a public service announcement, where she uses humor to reinforce the city’s stay at home order. Other officials, such as the governors of New York, California, and Kentucky, have created humorous videos, engaged in playful banter, and enlisted the help of famous comedians to reach people. The response has been positive, but some critics worry that sarcasm can cause people to push back on the advice.

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  • The power of love and a quarantine creates Project 88

    April 09, 2020 |

    The Bulletin |

    Multi-Media |

    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States, Bend, Oregon

    To address the boredom and isolation that many artists are feeling during the coronavirus pandemic, a local independent filmmaker in Oregon created a film project to act as a creative outlet that attracted contributions from more than 300 people across the world. The project – “Project 88: Back to the Future Too” – invited people to recreate one of 88 scenes from the popular franchise film, which filmmaker Taylor Morden then stitched together into the final movie and released online.

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  • A Bookstore That Closed During the Pandemic Started a Literature Hotline. Now People Are Calling in for Life Advice.

    April 07, 2020 |

    Texas Monthly |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States, Dallas, Texas

    When the coronavirus pandemic forced a local bookstore in Texas to shut its doors for safety concerns, the owner launched a hotline for readers to call into for book recommendations. Although the instant success has seen a slight decrease in callers as the pandemic has continued, it's still retaining a steady number with many callers turning into patrons.

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  • Coronavirus lockdown is bringing back the live DJ battle

    April 05, 2020 |

    Quartz |

    Multi-Media |

    Under 800 Words

    Response Location: United States

    The COVID-19 pandemic has routinely been disregarding norms and forcing us to redefine systems of living. One such response is the democratization of music via artists performing on Instagram Live for literally anyone to tune in. It has kicked off an old-school rap battle vibe with artists dueling like Swizz Beatz vs. Timbaland and Mannie Fresh vs. Scott Torch, and hundreds of thousands of viewers now tune in.

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  • LA's Photographers Can't Come Near You, But They'll Peep In Your Windows

    April 02, 2020 |

    LAist |

    Photojournalism |

    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States, Los Angeles, California

    With COVID19 putting the majority of us in self-isolation or quarantine, LA-based photographers have found unique ways to capture this moment. Without coming into contact with individuals – which is often a fundamental part of their job – they use peoples’ windows to frame the photo, capturing the glare of the outside world as well.

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  • Lockdown living: how Europeans are avoiding going stir crazy

    March 28, 2020 |

    The Guardian |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: Italy

    As governments order lockdowns of cities and countries due to coronavirus concerns, many people are at risk for experiencing mental health issues such as loneliness and anxiety. To combat this, people are turning to telemedicine for counseling consultations and to keep in touch with loved ones, as well as activities such as exercise to improve moods.

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  • For artists, the show must go on—and Zoom is their venue

    March 23, 2020 |

    FastCompany |

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    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: United States, Los Angeles, California

    Hosting business meetings over Zoom is nothing new during the coronavirus pandemic, but performing artists are also using the platform and adapting their work to the videoconferencing software. After initial performances were a success, an LA theater company called Theater Unleashed began experimenting with the platform and created a Facebook group for U.S. playwrights and actors who wish to participate. An Atlanta organization called Center for Puppetry Arts started hosting Zoom puppet shows. It isn't a seamless transition, but it is inviting creative adaption from creatives all across the country.

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