Issues related to physical, mental and emotional health.
Despite recognizing World Water Day, almost half the world’s population lacks home plumbing with drinkable water, including in the U.S.
read moreAs a result of government apathy to the growing public health crisis, ACT UP used civil disobedience to fight for HIV/AIDs patients’ rights.
read moreWalgreens receives backlash after agreeing to stop supplying abortion medication nationwide, including in states where the drug is legal.
read moreBlack and Brown populations have continued to fall behind the average life expectancy of white populations—a chasm that has widened considerably in the wake of COVID-19.
read moreThe healthcare system is not devoid of disparities despite being integral to our lives. An overhaul, not reform, will be necessary to ensure that care is accessible for all.
read moreWith the overturning of Roe v. Wade this year, the urgency to protect access to abortions and other reproductive care became a top priority countrywide.
read morePesticides have a long history in communities of color in the United States, and like most issues that affect these communities, it is rooted in institutional racism.
read moreThe pandemic and halted railroad strike underscore the need for universal paid sick leave, especially for low-wage workers.
read moreConcerns of an imminent population collapse stoke fear that humanity is about to face its biggest threat due to declining birth rates globally.
read moreProposals to replace policing with social work ignore the past and present role of a system that implements and oversees racist policies in the United States.
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