Consider This from NPR The Rural/Urban Divide; Safe Summer Activities
May 29, 2020
Tensions rise in Congress over a new coronavirus relief package, especially regarding unemployment benefits. Essential workers share their struggles, noting temporary pay increases ending amidst ongoing risks. Rural communities challenge health mandates, leading to a stark contrast in attitudes toward safety measures. Experts discuss safe summer activities, navigating the fine line between enjoyment and caution. The podcast captures diverse perspectives on the pandemic's impact across urban and rural landscapes.
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Unemployment Benefit Debate
- Democrats want to extend the extra $600/week federal unemployment benefits.
- Republicans oppose this, arguing some low-wage workers now earn more on unemployment.
Ending Hazard Pay
- Starbucks barista Sammy Conde's $3/hour hazard pay raise is ending.
- Conde feels the raise should be permanent, reflecting the ongoing risks.
Rural Resistance
- Baker County, Oregon, with one COVID-19 case, challenged the state's stay-at-home order.
- This highlights the rural-urban divide in pandemic responses.