This coming Monday, May 25, America will honor its fallen military personnel for Memorial Day.
However, as that commemoration approaches, a grim milestone looms on the horizon, as the US also prepares to lose its 100,000th life to coronavirus.
This, as states and localities see their reopening efforts, or lack thereof, responded to with anxiety, fear, and unrest. In turn, salons, gyms, churches, beaches, and face masks have become major political touchstones and points of contention.
Elex Michaelson breaks down those debates, and more, on this week’s The Issue Is.