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An Open Letter to District Administrators
Dear School District Administrators, Most open letters are written as a passive criticism or open critique of a large institution. I have no wish ... -
#BlackLivesMatter and the myth of a postracial America
David Theo Goldberg, University of California, Irvine The prevailing response from white politicians such as GOP presidential candidate Jeb Bush to #BlackLivesMatter has been ... -
How the justice system fails us after police shootings
Caren Morrison, Georgia State University Two weeks ago, the police officer who shot Laquan McDonald in Chicago was charged with first-degree murder. Since then, ... -
Piping as poison: the Flint water crisis and America’s toxic infrastructure
Chris Sellers, Stony Brook University (The State University of New York) As the crisis over the water in Flint, Michigan, rolls on, we’re learning ... -
The #1 Reason Young Black Boys Face Trouble in School
A new study produced by researchers at the University of Iowa reveals that black boys are seen as more threatening than white boys. While that’s not ... -
In kids, even low lead levels can cause lasting harm
Robert L. Fischer, Case Western Reserve University and Elizabeth Anthony, Case Western Reserve University The recent firestorm over lead exposure from drinking water in ... -
How white are the Oscars and does it matter?
Thomas More Smith, Emory University In 1964, Sidney Poitier became the first African American to win an Academy award for best actor in a ... -
O.J. Simpson’s return: what we’ve learned in the 20 years since the trial of the century
Frankie Bailey, University at Albany, State University of New York On October 3, 1995, an estimated 150 million Americans tuned in to hear the ... -
To help resolve the Flint water crisis, a university leans on its community
Suzanne Selig, University of Michigan The tragedy of the Flint water crisis has captured national and international attention, with people expressing shock and disbelief ... -
The science behind the Flint water crisis: corrosion of pipes, erosion of trust
Terese Olson, University of Michigan Flint’s recent water crisis is a stinging reminder that the infrastructure we often take for granted has many vulnerabilities. ...
