Top 5 Reads: The culture victims of COVID-19
Plus: Remembering Rev. Joseph Lowery
“What Do Progressives Do Now?” (The Atlantic)
Because crises allow political parties to change their trajectory; is a pandemic just another crisis?
“How To Lead in a Time of Pandemic” (Foreign Policy Magazine)
Because international institutions were built to withstand crises, but they’ve been dismantled—can international cooperation still help?
“David Chang isn’t sure the restaurant industry will survive Covid-19.” (New York Times Magazine)
Because the restaurant industry—a pillar of modern society—will probably deeply changed and a loss of culture.
“Coronavirus is going to change the movie industry forever” (The Week)
Because another cultural pillar of the last 100 years is also facing the ax—movie theaters.
“Rev. Joseph E. Lowery, Civil Rights Leader and King Aide, Dies at 98” (NYT)
Because Rev. Lowery’s life is worth reading about and learning about how he combined his love of Jesus and politics into seeking justice.
BONUS: “16 Beautiful Movies That Will Give You a Virtual Dose of Nature” (Vanity Fair)
Because we’re all cooped up and some of the movies on this list are our favorites (A Hidden Life and Arrival)
DOUBLE BONUS: Pope Francis’ Homily on COVID-19
Because this homily is worth spending some quiet time with today, or perhaps reading aloud to family.