sierrajuarez

Sierra Juarez


Sierra Juarez is a freelance journalist and fact-checker based in Mexico. She most enjoys writing about human rights and politics and working in audience engagement. Her work has appeared in the Texas Tribune, the Austin American–Statesman, and the San Antonio Current.

youtuber asking people to stay inside during coronavirus

YouTubers and celebrities urge people to ‘stay home’ during the coronavirus

'Staying home right now isn’t just about keeping you and your family safe.'

On Mar 27, 2020 by Sierra Juarez

Internet Culture
nurse holding smartphone

Are TikTok nurses helping or harming healthcare?

Coronavirus-related TikTok videos show the range—and the possible harms—in how health professionals like nurses approach social media.

On Mar 27, 2020 by Sierra Juarez

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Danny DeVito in coronavirus video asking people to stay inside

Danny DeVito wants you to practice social distancing during the coronavirus pandemic

'Protect Danny at all costs.'

On Mar 23, 2020 by Sierra Juarez

Internet Culture
guy sending a drone with his number to a woman during coronavirus

People are shooting their shot in weird ways during the coronavirus

From drones to toilet paper bouquets, flirting looks a little different these days.

On Mar 23, 2020 by Sierra Juarez

Internet Culture
white sheets hanging from windows as part of a coronavirus rent strike

Here’s why people are hanging white sheets from their windows amid coronavirus

'No rent, no bills, no loans.'

On Mar 23, 2020 by Sierra Juarez

IRL
facebook app on a phone

Facebook rolls out new information center for coronavirus

The new feature will let people ask or offer help in their communities.

On Mar 18, 2020 by Sierra Juarez

Tech
Arnold Schwarzenegger with his ponies during coronavirus video

Arnold Schwarzenegger, his donkey, and his mini horse want you to stay inside amid coronavirus

Whiskey and Lulu want you to practice safe social distancing.

On Mar 16, 2020 by Sierra Juarez

Internet Culture
Lady Gaga poses with dogs in self isolation for coronavirus

Lady Gaga tells people to be ‘kind’ to each other amid coronavirus

'We can't do this without kindness.'

On Mar 16, 2020 by Sierra Juarez

Internet Culture
Netflix's Stranger Things temporarily stops production because of coronavirus

Netflix temporarily stops production of TV shows because of the coronavirus

We have some bad news.

On Mar 14, 2020 by Sierra Juarez

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Matt Orfalea calling Biden supporter telling them he has dementia

Prankster phone-banked as Biden volunteer—and told voters he has dementia

Biden does not have dementia.

On Mar 9, 2020 by Sierra Juarez

Tech
Elon Musk next to Bernie Sanders meme

Elon Musk keeps sharing Bernie Sanders memes

The Tesla founder has made riffing on the Democratic candidate a recurring pastime.

On Mar 9, 2020 by Sierra Juarez

Tech
FISHER at Coachella in 2019

Officials are deciding whether to hold Coachella after confirmed case of coronavirus

SXSW in Austin has already been canceled over coronavirus concerns.

On Mar 8, 2020 by Sierra Juarez

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Chris Matthews announcing his retirement from MSNBC

MSNBC host Chris Matthews announces his retirement amid accusations of ‘sexist comments and behavior’

He apologized for his comments about women during his retirement announcement.

On Mar 2, 2020 by Sierra Juarez

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person running

This vegan runner wants you to close your windows if you’re cooking meat

'Quite honestly, the odor is offensive,' the vegan wrote on Nextdoor.

On Mar 2, 2020 by Sierra Juarez

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high school classroom

Christian university recruiter asks high school students to line up according to their skin color

'Teachers left. They were crying, and they were offended.'

On Mar 2, 2020 by Sierra Juarez

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