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Diversity and Democracy

"A Plan to Diversify New York's Segregated Schools" by The Editorial Board, NYT

This New York Times opinion piece discusses the strategies that may bring about greater diversity within the city’s school system, allowing all kinds of students to thrive.

 

Slavery and Its Aftermath

"The Beautiful Power of Ta-Nehisi Coates" by Jesmyn Ward, Vanity Fair

Ta-Nehisi Coates’ influential words about slavery and its legacy have touched society. This interview offers deeper insights into the work and life of the man who has written so powerfully about the black experience in America.

Read Coates’ new fictional novel focused on American slavery, The Water Dancer

 

Water, Equity and Security

"Alaska Villages Run Dry And Residents Worry About A 'Future Of No Water'" by Renee Gross, NPR

Due to climate change, half a dozen Alaska towns experienced water shortages this summer. To these cities that are desperately struggling for water access, direct and immediate action is a necessity. 

 

The Future of Work

"A day in the life of a Waymo self-driving taxi" by Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge

Despite the beliefs of skeptics, autonomous vehicles may be a feature of the very near future. With companies like Alphabet, the creator of the Waymo driverless taxi, working hard to get self-driving vehicles on the road, the future of taxi and driver employment is jeopardized.

 

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Diversity and Democracy

"Emotional speeches take center stage at 2019 Emmys", The Guardian

At this year’s Emmys, many award-winners chose to use their platforms to advocate for social change. This compilation highlights the speeches that focused on the value of diversity and inclusion.

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Diversity and Democracy

"A Conversation With a Border Patrol Agent", The Daily

During an unprecedented federal crackdown on undocumented immigrants (despite a recent report detailing this year’s sluggish immigrant population growth), many Americans have feared a significant blow to the nation’s valuable diversity. This episode of The Daily presents a voice that has been largely absent during this conversation: that of an actual border patrol agent. 

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