Governments have neglected to restrict the spread of COVID-19 in jails, prompting rising infections and COVID-19 deaths among detained populations.
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Primed for Disaster: How Racial Disparities are Impacting Nursing Home Residents During COVID-19
COVID-19 has hit majority-minority nursing homes the hardest. These racial disparities must be addressed to help nursing home residents through this pandemic.
Reimagining American Policing
If we are to reimagine policing, we should consider demilitarization, de-escalation training, increased accountability, and re-investing in specialized services.
Empowering Minority Serving Institutions to Increase Diversity in the Medical Community
The COVID-19 response has pivoted attention to another key area of concern facing the scientific community: the lack of diversity in the medical community.
Trump’s Racist Appeal to Suburbia and Its Place in the US History of Housing Segregation
Trump has resorted to using racial dog whistles to solidify his support among white suburbanites and portray himself as a savior for white neighborhoods.
America Lacks an Equal, Representative Voting System
Many Americans are concerned about something that should be simple: voting. But in America, disenfranchisement is systemic and ongoing.
COVID-19 in Vulnerable Communities: Past Public Health Failures Threaten Successful Rollout of Vaccine Candidates
Without action to build trust, relationships and health infrastructure, our nation’s most vulnerable communities will disproportionately suffer from COVID-19.
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The Student [Lunch] Debt Crisis
An nationwide policy of free and equal school lunches for all public school students is a direct way that we can positively impact children’s lives.
Learning From the Best: Singapore and Education Reform
The economic rise of Singapore is one of the greatest success stories in Southeast Asia. The U.S. could learn several lessons from Singapore’s education system.