Monthly Community Paper | www.austinsouthasian.com | 512-828-6709 | Vol. 13 No. 10
VOTE 2020
By Seems Govil As many of you know, the 2020 election is the most critical elec-
tion of our lifetimes, given that so much is at stake for South Asians not just in Austin, but across Texas and the country. Many issues are on the line, both of values and policy: the steady, scientifically based management
of the Covid pandemic and our healthcare infrastructure, getting our economy back on its feet by creating sustainable jobs that will last into the coming decades and encourage small and medium enterprises, an immigrant policy that is fair and works for all in our community, the global climate crisis (which in the US is reflected in the hurricanes and flooding in the Southeast, with fires burning hundreds and thousands of acres in the West coast), (Continued On Page 12)
COVID-19
Two hundred ten thousand plus death, seven million plus cases of COVID-19 in the country. Most of us are closer to Covid than we all think. People with COVID-19 have had a wide range of symptoms reported – ranging from mild symp-
M J HEGAR FOR SENATOR Navaratri
By Sumaiya Malik In a fast-paced info hour U.S. Senate Democratic nominee M.J. Hegar talked about how she is a
better choice for Texas. “We need to elect servant leaders. There is a limited amount of diversity in D.C.,” M.J. Hegar said at a
fundraiser on September 23, 2020.
Navaratri is a Hindu festival that spans nine nights (and ten days)
“I advocate for human rights,” the United States Air Force veteran,
and teacher said when talking about violation of human rights. (Continued On Page 10)
and is celebrated every year in the autumn. It is observed for different reasons and celebrated differently in various parts of the Indian cultural sphere. ( Page 15)
toms to severe illness. Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus. People with these symptoms may have COVID19:Fever or chills, Cough, Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, Fatigue, Muscle or body aches, Headache, New loss of taste or smell, Sore throat, Congestion or runny nose, Nausea or vomiting Diarrhea. Prevention is better than cure. Follow CDC guidelines.
Gandhi Jayanti
Gandhi Jayanti is an event celebrated in India to mark the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. It is celebrated annually on 2 October, and it is one of the three national
holidays of India. The UN General Assembly announced on 15 June 2007 that it adopted a resolution which declared that 2 October will be celebrated as the International Day of Non-Violence.(Page 15)
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October 2020
Personal Loan..............02 Tough Workout............04 Turkey Hunting Season.05 Kids’ Birthdays Special..05 Arun’s Scribblings.........06 Chronic Pain Sufferer....08 Life Insurance Options..09
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