Justice & Civic Identity

10 Terms to Help You Confront Systemic Racism

BY Seth Henderson & 1 more

To be literate in American identity and ideals you must understand the various forms of racial injustice in this country.

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Racial Equity

Amid Racial Injustice and COVID-19, There’s Still Hope

A piece about building a stronger nation in USA Today by Fred Riley, executive director of Weave: The Social Fabric Project.

BY Frederick J. Riley

Of Interest

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Family Finances

20 Million Renters Are at Risk of Eviction

Without government intervention, one in five Americans who live in renter households will be evicted by the end of September.

BY Katherine Lucas McKay & 2 more

Blog Post

06.19.2020
Technology

The Aspen Digital Anti-racism Pledge Tracker

As the nation reconsiders its long history of systemic racism and oppression, there has been an increase in new corporate pledges to improve

BY Aspen Digital

Blog Post

06.25.2020
Economic Development

The Ocean Is the Key to Economic Recovery

Prior to the pandemic, the multitrillion global ocean economy was growing faster in the US than our national economy as a whole.

BY Rear Admiral Jonathan W. White (USN ret.), & 1 more

Blog Post

1 week ago
Sports

Why We’re Reimagining School Sports in America

The Sports & Society Program is searching for high schools that provide students with exemplary sport experiences.

BY Tom Farrey

Blog Post

06.22.2020

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