Is using the term "Karen" to describe white women the equivalent of using the N-Word? One website seems to think so.
Also, "If you can't quarantine together, you shouldn't be together". It's week four of social distancing/self-isolation/quarantine amidst the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States, & many of us are NOT 'quarantining' alone. While there are benefits to being isolated with bae (sex/cuddles on demand), many couples are having a tough time sheltering-in-place with their significant other. The divorce rate in China has spiked as cities emerge from government mandated lockdown. Experts predict a similar fate for many US couples at the end of stay-at-home measures enacted during COVID-19 quarantine.
There is also a rise in the number of reported domestic abuse cases during these trying times. This is yet another troubling relationship statistic being spawned from 24-7 lockdown to prevent the spread of coronavirus. Many children are also more susceptible to being abused while in quarantine with their families. Domestic violence hotlines & websites have seen an increase in calls/searches since COVID-19 prevention measures began to be implemented in March. Are law enforcement & government officials doing enough to protect abuse victims?
Plus, dating app usage & OnlyFans signups surge during Quarantine, Faux News is preparing to be sued for not taking coronavirus seriously, AMC theatres could close forever, African-Americans are more likely to contact coronavirus, & Andrew Yang thinks that Asian-Americans should lean into their "American-ness"
If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence...
National Domestic Violence Hotline can help victims, survivors of domestic violence. Call 1-800-799-7233. Chat w/ an advocate on their website.