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I find the fifth anniversary of Aug. 11 and 12, 2017 an opportune time to reopen the conversation on policing abolition.

MOORE: What the Heaphy report and Black Lives Matter show us about police inaction in August 2017

By Jessica Moore | 3 days ago

With the added knowledge we now have since Black Lives Matter has become mainstream, it is necessary to take a more critical look into policing in the summer of 2017.

White-tivities at U.Va.

By Jessica Moore | February 11, 2022

First of all, just no. Second of all, please refer yourself to the above list on anti-racist resources.

It is time the University listened to Black voices.

MOORE: Praise BSA but demand more from privileged groups

By Jessica Moore | February 10, 2022

Moreover, we should all be inspired by BSA — it is an organization that has successfully built a community.

The University has a responsibility to know the status of COVID-19 cases on Grounds.

MOORE: Reinstitute mandatory COVID-19 prevalence testing on Grounds

By Jessica Moore | December 9, 2021

The University’s current policy — only requiring prevalence testing of unvaccinated people — prevents us from having the full picture of COVID-19 cases on Grounds

The time has come for police departments to start listening to those who they serve.

MOORE: We did not ask for more COPS

By Jessica Moore | November 11, 2021

Before expecting community involvement, the University Police force must make an effort to dismantle its history of discrimination and to show its community that their voices have been heard.

Support for veterans should be independent of one's stance on the U.S. involvement in Afghanistan.

MOORE: Support the returning veterans

By Jessica Moore | November 1, 2021

Regardless of one's views of the conflict with Afghanistan, returning soldiers deserve respect and support from the American government and its citizens.

I do not deny that advancements have been made, but it is also clear that so much more must be done on Grounds to change a history of institutional discrimination.

MOORE: Now is not the time for political complacency

By Jessica Moore | August 25, 2021

The past year has resulted in increased awareness of race-based discrimination and the COVID-19 pandemic has exposed other varieties of institutional discrimination.

Homophobia and the difficulties of the closet are also both addressed in this song.

MOORE: Stop simplifying the storyline of 'Montero'

By Jessica Moore | April 29, 2021

Montero (Call Me By Your Name) is a beautiful and complex song that reveals the difficulties about being a closeted gay person, addresses internalized homophobia and pleads for a more accepting narrative.

Planning a fully in-person semester this Fall is irresponsible

MOORE: U.Va. should offer hybrid class options this fall

By Jessica Moore | April 18, 2021

Those universities who have already released information attempting to commit to a specific plan are recklessly ignoring the many variables that have potential to evolve this summer.

Based on my experience, I am content with the University’s resources for quarantined students.

MOORE: U.Va. fulfilled their responsibilities during my time in quarantine

By Jessica Moore | March 7, 2021

Not long after I officially entered the quarantine, I was emailed by a member of the University’s Isolation and Quarantine Care Team who offered their personal support during my quarantine period.

Jessica Moore

MOORE: What the Heaphy report and Black Lives Matter show us about police inaction in August 2017

White-tivities at U.Va.

MOORE: Praise BSA but demand more from privileged groups

MOORE: Reinstitute mandatory COVID-19 prevalence testing on Grounds

MOORE: We did not ask for more COPS

MOORE: Support the returning veterans

MOORE: Now is not the time for political complacency

MOORE: Stop simplifying the storyline of 'Montero'

MOORE: U.Va. should offer hybrid class options this fall

MOORE: U.Va. fulfilled their responsibilities during my time in quarantine

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