Personal harms wrought by COVID-19 increased Americans’ support for equality: study

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  • New research out of Washington University in St. Louis shows those directly impacted by the pandemic were more likely to support efforts to curb inequality one year later.
  • Study authors say the findings offer a silver lining to the crisis, in that more individuals may advocate for equality going forward.
  • Results are based on three surveys carried out between May 2020 and May 2021. 
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