USA
Euroviews. Coronavirus revealed Trump favours economy over elderly people ǀ View
The truth is, all of us — whatever our ages — should take precautions. By implying that this is primarily an older person's problem, we ignore the real risks to younger people, and we reinforce the ageism that already persists in our society.
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Iran
Euroviews. Punishing sanctions against Iran are turning the coronavirus pandemic into a massacre ǀ View
Hundreds of lives have been lost because of the sanctions that not only mean it is often impossible to get basic medicines but that a Coronavirus app, launched by the Iranian government to assist vulnerable citizens, was recently pulled by Google from its app store.
USA
Euroviews. This high-tech way to try to slow the coronavirus spread has low-tech problems ǀ View
As federal, state and local governments increasingly contemplate big tech and mass surveillance as a tool to combat the spread of the deadly virus, we must guard against surveillance opportunists who will endanger public health and the health of our democracy.
USA
Euroviews. Trump's 'Chinese Virus' racism isn't accidental — making it all the more stupid ǀ View
Somewhere right now, a team of great people is working on a vaccine. It's likely this team is made up of men and women from diverse backgrounds — including Asian Americans. And when this team has that breakthrough, the people using it won't care if it came from a person of color or an immigrant.
Economy
Aid packages help minimise impact of virus on world econonomies
The effect of the Coronavirus on the economy is being felt across the globe.
Aid packages are being introduced by countries in the hope these might help people who are unable to work and potentially in financial difficulties. The UK has pledged 330 Billion pounds and the US 1 Trillion dollars.
Russia
Euroviews. A word of advice to Western leaders: talk to Putin but don’t let him gaslight you ǀ View
Men like Emmanuel Macron see the last few years of tension as an anomaly, and would like to establish mutually beneficial relations with Vladimir Putin. But if they are not careful, they will end up like all those before them, retreating from Moscow disappointed and disillusioned.
USA
Euroviews. Bill de Blasio: The Democratic primary isn't over. Neither is Sanders' candidacy ǀ View
Bernie, not Biden, is the answer to the many of the mistakes we made as a party in 2016. He can reach the working class, inspire young voters and lead a powerful movement to take back the White House.
USA
Euroviews. Trump should be more confident in the US’ Coronavirus response. An EU travel ban won’t help ǀ View
The virus is actually showing a flu-like epidemic pattern with more countries reporting more cases around the world. Based on the pattern observed, the epidemic could be ended if an international organisation steps forward to coordinate a global force to thoroughly implement flu control protocols.
USA
Euroviews. Bernie Sanders in 2020 is having a rock star moment (literally) ǀ View
With any good performer, a semblance of skill, talent, charisma, stage presence, endurance, or an amalgam of all of these assets is necessary for a good show. But sometimes, none of that matters. Sometimes enough people in the audience just need to like you more than the last act.