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Diversity and Democracy

“The Marine Corps Battles for Its Identity, Over Women in Boot Camp” by Hilary Swift, The New York Times

The Marines Corps has historically enforced one of the strictest gender divides between men and women at training camps in comparison to other military branches, but lawmakers are now advocating for gender-integrated training, a practice that is already well-established in all other branches of the military.



Slavery and Its Aftermath

“For many cautious African Americans, the move to reopen America is not a ‘black friendly’ campaign” by Nick Charles, NBC News

While many are protesting for the reopening of states during the COVID-19 pandemic, African American voices have been notably absent in these protests which often feature white nationalist messaging and do not acknowledge that many African American communities are disproportionately vulnerable to the pandemic.



Water, Equity and Security

“Cholera and coronavirus: why we must not repeat the same mistakes” by Neil Singh, The Guardian

Diseases like cholera have shown how access to clean drinking water and water infrastructure that allows for proper sanitation and hygiene may be crucial in stopping the spread of a pandemic. As more resource-scarce countries become affected by COVID-19, the same principles used to stop cholera through infrastructure improvement may become increasingly relevant.



The Future of Work

“An E-Commerce Future, Ready or Not” by Shira Ovide, The New York Times

The increasing commonality of online shopping might lead to unexpected changes in the economy including differences in purchasing habits, supplier chains, and the building of new infrastructure such as warehouses across cities.



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Diversity and Democracy

‘Don’t Let Us Die in Here’: Coronavirus in Detention by The Atlantic (2020)

A group of immigrant women who are being detained in Washington explain the difficulties surrounding their living situation, their families, and their uncertain futures through a video call. 

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The Future of Work

“Latino-Owned And Without A Lifeline, Small Businesses Struggle To Survive” by Latino USA (2020)

Without proper access to relief funds and generational wealth, many Latino-owned businesses are struggling to stay afloat. This podcast shares the story of two such businesses in Texas, which has one of the highest rates of Latino-owned businesses in the country. 

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