dec 31, 2019 - COVID Pandemic

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The Covid pandemic provided a chance for political polarizers on both sides to further divide Americans. On the one hand, many individuals and groups argued that the government was overreacting and interfering on their liberties by enforcing lockdowns and mask regulations. These people were frequently associated with the right, and they regarded the pandemic response as a way for the government to have excessive control over civilians. Other people and organizations claimed that the government was not doing enough to respond to the pandemic, particularly in terms of providing financial assistance and healthcare resources to those impacted. These people were frequently associated with the left, and they saw the pandemic response as an opportunity for the government to emphasize and deepen societal disparities. The pandemic was utilized by both political parties to advance their own distinct narratives and to widen the differences between people who believed in various methods to controlling the pandemic.

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