#My husband is immunocompromised—and we’re still quarantining. Here’s what it’s like.

“My husband is immunocompromised—and we’re still quarantining. Here’s what it’s like.” Before the pandemic, my 74-year-old husband, Wayne, was dealing with some health issues. He was in the early stages of kidney failure and was wheelchair-bound due to severe spinal stenosis. He had a personal support worker to help with his care, but was otherwise…

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#My husband is immunocompromised—and we’re still quarantining. Here’s what it’s like.

“My husband is immunocompromised—and we’re still quarantining. Here’s what it’s like.” Before the pandemic, my 74-year-old husband, Wayne, was dealing with some health issues. He was in the early stages of kidney failure and was wheelchair-bound due to severe spinal stenosis. He had a personal support worker to help with his care, but was otherwise…

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#Ableist capitalist individualism

#Ableist capitalist individualism

“#Ableist capitalist individualism” Coronavirus in Context is a weekly newsletter where we bring you facts that matter about the COVID-19 pandemic and the technology trying to stop its spread. You can subscribe here. Hola pandemic pals, I saw an elderly gentleman selling face masks outside of a convenience store today. He shook hands with almost everyone who spoke…

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