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#AfterThis

for June 13, 2020

A Social / Distant Festival Of Ideas & Art
(Also: A Collective Scream // A Virtual Hug)

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What does a Just Economy mean to you?

Here's some of what people are saying and sharing:

@bizupbuffalo: As a member of NCRC, PathStone Enterprise Center stands with the communities of color to focus on finding solutions for the injustice faced in America.

@laetitiaky: The fist of hope and resistance ! ✊🏾I'm so impressed by all the protestors around the world. The courage people have to face violence and adversity to make their voices heard is amazing.

@cronista_de_indias: #EssentialWorkers @uspostalservice are #NewYorkTough.

@meesanyc: Word on the street. Times are tough but so are you.

@babynumberseven: Some are posting on social media; some are protesting in the streets; some are donating silently; some are educating themselves; some are having tough conversations with friends & family. A revolution has many lanes - be kind to yourself and to others who are traveling in the same direction. Just keep your foot on the gas.

@the_female_lead: To show up imperfectly but open to change, is better than not showing up at all.

@JustEconomy: The COVID-19 pandemic and Black Lives Matter protests underscored economic and social fractures that were there before. Inequality isn’t simply about how much stuff you have, or how nice it is. It’s about life and death. But there will be an after. What happens after this?

From Alyssa: Hey everyone - I've mentioned this a couple times now. My organization (NCRC) fights for economic justice for all Americans. COVID-19 and the social distancing required to stop it have laid bare how unjust our system is. We are talking about that, but we also want to talk about what we want our society to look like #afterthis. Here is what my dad and his wife want our society to look like once we recover - Fair Trade! Thanks Dad for participating and coming up with a great idea

*if you would like to create your own #AfterThis idea/art - visit https://www.afterth.is/ for more info!

Opinion | The Civil Rights Act of 2020

Feel-good gestures from politicians and the police shift no power. Real change lies within a system overhaul. [The New York Times]

The Pandemic Will Change American Retail Forever
The big will get bigger as mom-and-pops perish and shopping goes virtual. In the short term, our cities will become more boring. In the long term, they might just become interesting again. [The Atlantic]

Coronavirus: we’re in a real-time laboratory of a more sustainable urban future
We can lock in these changes to build sustainable cities out of the coronavirus crisis – here's how. [The Conversation]

How Millions of Women Became the Most Essential Workers in America
One in three jobs held by women has been designated as essential. Nonwhite women are more likely to be doing essential jobs than anyone else. The work they do has often been underpaid and undervalued — an unseen labor force that keeps the country running and takes care of those most in need, whether or not there is a pandemic. [The New York Times]

After the Coronavirus, Two Sharply Divergent Paths on Climate
Some policy experts are optimistic that victory over the coronavirus will instill greater appreciation for what government, science, and business can do to tackle climate change. But others believe the economic damage caused by the virus will set back climate efforts for years to come. [YaleEnvironment360]

The Mobilization That Must Start Now
With the coronavirus bearing down on our economy, we must deploy all our resources now to survive—so that one day we may thrive. [The Nation]

AfterThis: What Does A Just Economy Mean To You?
Your ideas drive this conversation. Visit afterth.is for more information on how to participate.

Upcoming
June 18, 1:00-2:30pm ET, LGBTQ+ Life After COVID-19? Assessing Risk, Response and Recovery

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