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Collected Item: “A Delicate Balance: Weighing Protest Against the Risks of the Coronavirus”

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A Delicate Balance: Weighing Protest Against the Risks of the Coronavirus

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News Article

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From article: As the protests against police brutality continue, public officials are warily watching for signs that mass demonstrations are leading to virus outbreaks.

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#ASU, HST580, #socialjustice, #nojusticenopeace, protest, health, balance, demonstrations, police brutality

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https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/07/us/Protest-coronavirus-george-floyd.html?fbclid=IwAR3bBIciliBandm-UWSfyVKcxpJoWp7CIrGofpovIMuv-A5fFW0WntEpBiU

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New York Times, Amy Harmon and Rick Rojas

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2020-06-07
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