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Book Review for “Growing a Revolution: Bringing Our Soil Back to Life”

May 10, 2023

The Need for Regenerative Agriculture and What It Means In Growing a Revolution: Bringing Our Soil Back to Life, David Montgomery argues for the revolutionary…

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The question of choice: an analysis of public opinion on abortion in the United States in 2022

Mar 2, 2023

The recent Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization (2022) decision weakened sexual and reproductive healthcare rights in the United States. The decision also overturned Roe…

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The Federal Child Tax Credit: Effects on Child Poverty

Nov 7, 2022

The expansion of the child tax credit (CTC) and its monthly distribution as part of the American Rescue Plan (ARP) from July 2021 until the…

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Ending Childhood Summertime Hunger Through Direct Cash Assistance

May 18, 2022

Nearly 20 percent of children in the United States experience food insecurity when school is not in session. Hunger is particularly stark during summer months.…

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Despite Historic Minimum Wage Increases, the South Still Trails Behind

Feb 21, 2022

Over 80 cities, counties, and states will raise their minimum wage this year, thanks to the Fight for $15 movement. But only two of those…

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There is Some Wakanda in All of Us

Apr 23, 2018

Unless you have been living under a rock this past year, you’ve likely heard about the excitement surrounding the film “Black Panther.” Even more likely,…

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An Interview with Jay Pearson

Dec 6, 2017

Jay Pearson is an assistant professor at Duke’s Sanford School of Public Policy, with research focusing on the health disparities between distinct social groups.  He…

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A Strategy for Effective Change: Investing in Civil Society

Sep 13, 2016

This summer, various high-level meetings took place at the Palais des Nations in Geneva around the world’s most pressing health, labor rights, and human rights…

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HOTMA Expands Opportunities for Low-Income Families

Aug 4, 2016

Low-income families have historically struggled to access low-poverty neighborhoods through federal housing programs. They have been challenged by a number of barriers, from transportation to…

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