Panic

March 11 marked the turning point of everyday life in America: On this day, President Donald Trump announced a 30-day travel ban to and from Europe, and the term social distancing became the norm. Relive the weeks leading up to this watershed moment, and the uncertain reality in which we now live, through the compelling words of our award-winning columnists.  


In “Panic, How Opinions Shifted Overnight” we analyze the economic repercussions of a countrywide shutdown and see the shift in government policy. We sift through contradictory accounts, political jabs and rapidly changing emotions of columnists who, when it comes down to it, are your fellow Americans.