In the early days of 2020’s quarantine, Sadie Dupuis wrote poetry, cooked a lot of vegan breakfast sandwiches, and helped found a union, United Musicians and Allied Workers (UMAW). A singer-songwriter, guitarist, and founder of the indie rock band Speedy Ortiz, Dupuis was one of thousands of music workers who mobilized during the initial crisis, lobbying Congress for unemployment assistance for independent contractors, rent and mortgage relief, and other aid to help those struggling with lack of income from touring.
