Policy & Advocacy
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How is Minnesota addressing Long COVID?
As many governments shutter and defund their Long COVID programs, Minnesota is ramping up.
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Every social justice movement is impacted by the Long COVID crisis
Long COVID disrupts struggles for justice, as activists and organizers with the disease are forced to suspend or change their tactics, facing a community that largely ignores COVID precautions.
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A toolkit for new advocates: What I learned from the Long COVID Moonshot campaign
While the multi-billion dollar Long COVID Moonshot bill is currently stalled, advocates learned many important lessons that the community must carry into future efforts.
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Thousands “lie in” for German ME protests
The demonstrations, organized by the group #LiegendDemo, took place in 42 cities across the country. Advocates demanded an end to “psychosomatic treatment of ME,” mandatory training for medical professionals, and large scale public health campaigns, and more. To mark International Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) Awareness Day, advocates participated in marches and “lie in” protests in 42…
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Long COVID advocates demand biological research at a conference in Paris
We spoke with the two organizations behind the viral moment where advocates interrupted speakers at the Long COVID EU Project event.
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COVID-19 spreads year round. Here’s how to track it.
Our webinar answered common questions about following data for COVID-19 and other infectious diseases.
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Long COVID is significantly underreported across the globe
Long COVID, which has affected more than 400 million people around the world, is often underreported, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).
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Alice Wong showed us Disability Justice makes our advocacy stronger
With her #PodSaveJon campaign, she helped deliver one of the Long COVID movement’s best moments.
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“Not a whole lot of substance”: HHS posts Long COVID website, six months after making big promises
New website receives mixed reviews from Long COVID advocates and researchers; some do not expect to see any meaningful support from the Trump administration.
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Austin recognizes Long COVID Awareness Day, events happen around the world
Around the world, people with Long COVID recognized International Long COVID Awareness Day with events, demonstrations, and buildings lit up in teal. Austin, Texas, is the latest city to recognize the day, through a proclamation from the Austin city council — a major step in the state.
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