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Violence Against Muslims in India
inequality, public policy, education Janai Wright 10/16/24 inequality, public policy, education Janai Wright 10/16/24

Violence Against Muslims in India

Constituting 14% of India's populace, Muslims are the largest religious minority, with around 200 million individuals.

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Home Ownership Inaccessibility for Upcoming Generations in the United States
inequality, public policy Kendall A. Isom 9/26/24 inequality, public policy Kendall A. Isom 9/26/24

Home Ownership Inaccessibility for Upcoming Generations in the United States

The combination of wage stagnation and increasing costs of living is making homeownership more difficult to achieve.

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Barriers to Higher Education DACA Recipients Face in the United States
refugees/immigration, education, public policy Natalie Porter 4/2/24 refugees/immigration, education, public policy Natalie Porter 4/2/24

Barriers to Higher Education DACA Recipients Face in the United States

While it is relatively safe for undocumented students to be more visible within higher education, many still choose to be invisible on campus, leaving them to navigate their education in silence due to the wariness of sharing their immigration status.

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Lack of Women in Federal Level Politics in the United States
women, public policy, inequality Ellie Romans Draper 11/1/23 women, public policy, inequality Ellie Romans Draper 11/1/23

Lack of Women in Federal Level Politics in the United States

The disparity between the female population and female representation in government demonstrates the barriers that hinder gender equality in political leadership

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Mass Shootings in the United States
public policy Sydney Livingston 9/30/23 public policy Sydney Livingston 9/30/23

Mass Shootings in the United States

School shootings reached an all-time high in 2022 and have increased by 1,900% from 2010–2022

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Inadequate Sexual Health Education for High School Students in the United States
sexual health/violence, mental/physical health, public policy McKinley Harwood 9/1/23 sexual health/violence, mental/physical health, public policy McKinley Harwood 9/1/23

Inadequate Sexual Health Education for High School Students in the United States

Sexual health education across the United States is inconsistent and inadequate in providing the information necessary to allow individuals to make informed, healthy decisions about their sexuality and sexual activity.

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The Underreporting and Dismissal of Sexual Assault Cases Against Women in the United States
sexual health/violence, women, public policy Jacey Passmore 7/1/23 sexual health/violence, women, public policy Jacey Passmore 7/1/23

The Underreporting and Dismissal of Sexual Assault Cases Against Women in the United States

It is estimated that less than 1 out of 3 sexual assaults are reported every year

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Impacts of Climate Change in the United States
environment, public policy, food insecurity Nathan Thompson 6/9/23 environment, public policy, food insecurity Nathan Thompson 6/9/23

Impacts of Climate Change in the United States

Though only 4% of the global population, the United States has created 25% of global greenhouse gas emissions since 1850—more than any other country.

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The Homeownership Gap between Black and White Families in the United States
inequality, public policy Hanna Chugg 5/17/23 inequality, public policy Hanna Chugg 5/17/23

The Homeownership Gap between Black and White Families in the United States

In 2019, the homeownership gap between the white and black population was larger than the gap in the 1960s, this, before the Civil Rights Movement.

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Opioid Use Disorder in the United States
mental/physical health, public policy Macy Holmgren 4/11/23 mental/physical health, public policy Macy Holmgren 4/11/23

Opioid Use Disorder in the United States

Chronic pain, overprescription, illicit use of opioids, and an inability to access effective treatment are all contributing factors to the ever-rising issue of Opioid Use Disorder in the US

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Child Abuse in Residential Homes of Ghana
children, public policy, mental/physical health, food insecurity Alyssa Minor 3/22/23 children, public policy, mental/physical health, food insecurity Alyssa Minor 3/22/23

Child Abuse in Residential Homes of Ghana

Over 50% of children in Ghanaian residential homes reported exposure to violent discipline, and approximately 25% of them reported not receiving any responsive care

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Religious Discrimination against Muslims in France
inequality, public policy Jackson Dille 3/20/23 inequality, public policy Jackson Dille 3/20/23

Religious Discrimination against Muslims in France

Relations have not always been easy between France’s Muslim and non-Muslim populations, and 42% of French Muslims reported feeling discriminated against in a 2019 study.

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Lack of Child Protection in US Custody Proceedings Involving Allegations of Abuse
public policy, children Elle Stoker 1/19/23 public policy, children Elle Stoker 1/19/23

Lack of Child Protection in US Custody Proceedings Involving Allegations of Abuse

The United States needs to take more measures to ensure that if children end up in the home of an abuser, the victims of the abuse are recognized, fought for, and helped in the ways they deserve.

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Barriers to Career Advancement Among Skilled Immigrants in the US
public policy, refugees/immigration Cassie Arnita 12/9/22 public policy, refugees/immigration Cassie Arnita 12/9/22

Barriers to Career Advancement Among Skilled Immigrants in the US

Over 2 million highly-skilled immigrants in the US experience underemployment and unemployment.

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Inadequate Healthcare Services Among Individuals with Autism in the United States
public policy, mental/physical health Gabby Sutton-Clark 11/18/22 public policy, mental/physical health Gabby Sutton-Clark 11/18/22

Inadequate Healthcare Services Among Individuals with Autism in the United States

Healthcare services for individuals with ASD are not as accessible as for those without ASD. These services include routine healthcare that all individuals benefit from

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Income Instability Among Artisans in South Asia
public policy, poverty Grace Wilson 10/7/22 public policy, poverty Grace Wilson 10/7/22

Income Instability Among Artisans in South Asia

The consequences of income instability for artisans include the perpetuation of poverty, a shrinking artisan economy, and a shrinking global economy. Organizations like Ethik Collective may help address this issue by connecting artisans with stable business partnerships.

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The Occupation of the Uyghur People by the Chinese Communist Party
inequality, public policy Duncan Forrest 9/30/22 inequality, public policy Duncan Forrest 9/30/22

The Occupation of the Uyghur People by the Chinese Communist Party

The genocide is occurring in internment camps in Xinjiang, where sterilizations, abortions, killings, and other human rights violations are taking place.

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Child Labor in Ghana
children, public policy, food insecurity Cara Pugmire 9/29/22 children, public policy, food insecurity Cara Pugmire 9/29/22

Child Labor in Ghana

Child labor is extremely prevalent worldwide and, especially in Ghana, where 21% of children ages 5–17 are involved in child labor.

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Inadequate WASH Infrastructure among Rural Populations in the Pacific Islands
mental/physical health, public policy, food insecurity Olivia Wallgren 6/16/22 mental/physical health, public policy, food insecurity Olivia Wallgren 6/16/22

Inadequate WASH Infrastructure among Rural Populations in the Pacific Islands

Sixty-two percent of the Pacific Islands Region is rural, and those populations lack resources and funding for WASH infrastructure.

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Corruption in Uganda
public policy Jared Saxton 6/7/22 public policy Jared Saxton 6/7/22

Corruption in Uganda

Corruption in Uganda is mainly caused by a skewed power dynamic, allowing those in power to continue to redirect cash flows unhindered.

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