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In Memphis, Lead Poisoning Often Goes Unnoticed and Untreated

In Memphis, Lead Poisoning Often Goes Unnoticed and Untreated

by Nic Wong

As Trump deploys the National Guard to “make Memphis safe and restore public order,” the health risks from the city’s aging infrastructure, plumbing, and paint continue to be ignored.

Where Did All the Youth Climate Activists Go?

Where Did All the Youth Climate Activists Go?

by Nic Wong

The “Make Billionaires Pay” march might hint at where the climate movement is headed—away from fossil fuel divestment and toward broader resistance, with fewer young people.

Does “Weather Girl” Forecast Our Planet’s Future?

Does “Weather Girl” Forecast Our Planet’s Future?

by Nic Wong

In the new play by Brian Watkins, a California meteorologist struggles to deliver daily weather reports that whitewash our unfortunate climate reality. Ilana Cohen In theory, weather reports should be neutral communications, free from ideological bias or political pressure. In practice, public broadcasting now faces severe federal funding cuts amid a crackdown on independent media […]

For America’s Congolese Diaspora, Peace Deals Offer Little Comfort

For America’s Congolese Diaspora, Peace Deals Offer Little Comfort

by Nic Wong

The conflict in the Congo is one of the deadliest crises in the world, but many worry that Trump’s interest in the region emphasizes deals for US investors over lasting peace.

Vanderbilt Uses “Institutional Neutrality” to Protect Against Trump. But Is It Truly Neutral?

Vanderbilt Uses “Institutional Neutrality” to Protect Against Trump. But Is It Truly Neutral?

by Nic Wong

The university has largely complied to the government’s efforts to reshape higher education as critics on campus question the role of neutrality altogether.

Trump Could Soon Strip Student Loan Forgiveness From Millions of Borrowers

Trump Could Soon Strip Student Loan Forgiveness From Millions of Borrowers

by Nic Wong

Changes to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program could deem organizations and governments “ineligible employers” if they don’t align themselves with the president’s agenda.

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