Violet Affleck, now 19 and a Yale student, is speaking out about public health and environmental issues, notably in the context of COVID-19. In her recent academic paper, titled "A Chronically Ill Earth: COVID Organizing as a Model Climate Response in Los Angeles," she relates her experiences during the Los Angeles wildfires, drawing parallels to pandemic responses. She highlights her personal battles with her mother over their differing reactions to the fires while emphasizing the importance of advocacy for public health concerns such as clean air and mask mandates.
"As a lifelong Angelena and climate-literate member of my community, I found it shocking that my mother was so astonished at the scale of destruction."
"My experience with a post-viral condition shaped my perspective on public health. It's crucial to demand mask mandates and clean air in public spaces."
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