To sleep and dream in a pandemic
Whenever I wake up from a good dream these days, there is that moment of lag. The birds will be singing, there will be sunlight in the window, or else rain whispering against the glass. I will...
Serbia: COVID-19 and government repression
Serbia has imposed extremely restrictive measures to curb the COVID-19 pandemic. Unlike most other European countries, the Balkan state introduced a weekday curfew lasting from 5 PM to 5 AM, as well...
Coronavirus heroes part four: images and stories of unity and fun
We have got through another week of the coronavirus pandemic and, while the infection and death rates are terrifying, we still find that there are people taking time out of their quarantines to make...
Podcast Showcase: 12 Minute Convos
Welcome to our series of Podcast Showcases, where we share podcasts with you in the words of the podcasters themselves. This week, we feature 12 Minute Convos. Sum up your podcast in three...
Mexico faces more than a coronavirus crisis
A year after coming into power, the on-going coronavirus pandemic is doing Andrés Manuel López Obrador no favors. From promoting hugs and kisses one day to launching a public-health campaign...
The threats of COVID-19 in vulnerable areas of Latin America and the Caribbean
The coronavirus represents a difficult test for the entire planet. Countries with strong health systems have been hit, increasing concern about what may happen in other regions of the world. Some...
A profile in parental courage: “D. Wade: Life Unexpected”
As its title suggests, D. Wade: Life Unexpected is an unexpected film. The latest offering from ESPN Films and Imagine Documentaries (an offspring of Brian Grazer and Ron Howard’s Imagine...
Belarus and COVID-19: how to milk cows distantly
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko seems to be under pressure to impose strict measures against COVID-19. Presently, Belarus and Sweden are the only countries in Europe where life goes on...
Coronavirus heroes part three: images and stories of unity and fun
As the coronavirus pandemic marches on, all around the world we find ourselves isolated, confined and afraid. Thankfully, there are people taking time out of their suddenly-not-so-busy schedules to...
Resident Evil 3: a horror of preparations
Resident Evil as a franchise has been an incredible success. Most successful series get a good ten years or so, especially horror franchises. But Resident Evil has been going strong for two and a...