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Catherine Kim

Catherine Kim

Freelance writer

    Latest articles by Catherine Kim

    Science
    Immunocompromised people are anxious about being left behind in the coronavirus pandemicImmunocompromised people are anxious about being left behind in the coronavirus pandemic
    Science

    Trump wants to loosen social distancing guidelines. That could be fatal for the immunocompromised.

    By Catherine Kim
    “They just see that you’re Asian and you are horrible”: How the pandemic is triggering racist attacks
    Covid-19

    Racial slurs and hateful acts against Asian Americans are on the rise.

    By Catherine Kim
    During the Covid-19 pandemic, nowhere is safe for homeless people
    Science

    The coronavirus crisis poses a new threat to those who have poor access to food, shelter, and basic hygiene.

    By Catherine Kim
    Politics
    Most courts closed due to coronavirus — but not those that serve high-risk populationsMost courts closed due to coronavirus — but not those that serve high-risk populations
    Politics

    Despite the Covid-19 pandemic, disability hearings remained open through March 16. Immigration courts have continued proceedings.

    By Catherine Kim
    Politics
    The Trump administration plans to kick 700,000 off food stamps during a pandemicThe Trump administration plans to kick 700,000 off food stamps during a pandemic
    Politics

    Although a growing number of people will lose their jobs because of a slowing economy, the government will still impose strict work requirements for SNAP.

    By Catherine Kim
    Politics
    Low-income immigrants are afraid to seek health care amid the Covid-19 pandemicLow-income immigrants are afraid to seek health care amid the Covid-19 pandemic
    Politics

    Visiting doctors and stockpiling food aren’t measures everyone can afford to take.

    By Catherine Kim
    Politics
    The Trump administration doesn’t yet have a plan to handle Grand Princess coronavirus cases, officials sayThe Trump administration doesn’t yet have a plan to handle Grand Princess coronavirus cases, officials say
    Politics

    The cruise ship will dock in Oakland Monday, but plans to deal with the Covid-19 cases onboard had not been developed as of Sunday morning.

    By Catherine Kim
    Politics
    Sen. Kamala Harris joins the growing list of lawmakers endorsing Joe BidenSen. Kamala Harris joins the growing list of lawmakers endorsing Joe Biden
    Politics

    As Biden won Harris’s endorsement, Sen. Bernie Sanders picked up one from Rev. Jesse Jackson.

    By Catherine Kim
    Culture
    Sen. Elizabeth Warren makes a surprise appearance on SNLSen. Elizabeth Warren makes a surprise appearance on SNL
    Culture

    The real-life Elizabeth Warren joined her SNL doppelgänger, Kate McKinnon, to talk post-primary life.

    By Catherine Kim
    Politics
    Gov. Cuomo declares a state of emergency in New York as coronavirus cases riseGov. Cuomo declares a state of emergency in New York as coronavirus cases rise
    Politics

    The number of confirmed cases rose from 44 to 76 overnight.

    By Catherine Kim