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Lack of Access to Quality Education for Rural Indigenous Communities in Chiapas, Mexico
education, inequality Elizabeth Sanchez 2/27/24 education, inequality Elizabeth Sanchez 2/27/24

Lack of Access to Quality Education for Rural Indigenous Communities in Chiapas, Mexico

Government neglect due to corruption in government and the isolation of indigenous communities fuels indigenous educational inaccessibility.

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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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Inadequate Immigration System for Asylum Seekers at the US-Mexico Border
refugees/immigration Kyli Fox Soug 1/27/23 refugees/immigration Kyli Fox Soug 1/27/23

Inadequate Immigration System for Asylum Seekers at the US-Mexico Border

As more asylum seekers come to the border, the inadequate immigration system increases as current immigration legislation does not change to protect the increased rates of immigration.

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Prevalence of Alzheimer’s Disease in Adults in the United States
mental/physical health, food insecurity Erica Bassett & Margaret George 9/23/22 mental/physical health, food insecurity Erica Bassett & Margaret George 9/23/22

Prevalence of Alzheimer’s Disease in Adults in the United States

Alzheimer's disease (AD) has become increasingly prevalent among adults in the United States, with the CDC estimating that AD affects 5.4 million people in the US.

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Maternal Mortality among Black Women in the United States
women, inequality, food insecurity Joli Hunt 7/3/21 women, inequality, food insecurity Joli Hunt 7/3/21

Maternal Mortality among Black Women in the United States

The US maternal mortality rate is higher than other wealthy countries because of the disproportionately high maternal death rate of Black women in the US.

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Educational Disparities Among Racial and Ethnic Minority Youth in the United States
education, inequality Lauren Bushnell 5/11/21 education, inequality Lauren Bushnell 5/11/21

Educational Disparities Among Racial and Ethnic Minority Youth in the United States

The United States’ history of racial segregation continues to play a key role in educational disparities experienced among minority students.

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Abuse and Neglect against Elderly Adults in Nursing Homes in the United States
mental/physical health, food insecurity Erica Bassett 5/11/21 mental/physical health, food insecurity Erica Bassett 5/11/21

Abuse and Neglect against Elderly Adults in Nursing Homes in the United States

The number of elderly adults in the United States is expected to significantly increase, requiring more elderly adults to receive consistent care from family or from care facilities. The number of elderly adults with cognitive disabilities is also projected to increase.

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Mistreatment of Wild Animals in Captivity
inequality, public policy Madison Coleman 4/26/21 inequality, public policy Madison Coleman 4/26/21

Mistreatment of Wild Animals in Captivity

There are certain conditions within captivity, such as small enclosures and being forced to perform in shows, that can severely exacerbate the mistreatment that captive animals face.

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Exposure to Toxic Chemicals in Consumer Products in the United States
mental/physical health, environment, food insecurity Cadee Wambolt 4/1/21 mental/physical health, environment, food insecurity Cadee Wambolt 4/1/21

Exposure to Toxic Chemicals in Consumer Products in the United States

Many Americans are frequently and unknowingly exposed to toxic chemicals that have been shown to cause various health issues.

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The Rise of Anxiety and Depression Among Young Adults in the United States
mental/physical health Emma Kauana Osorio & Emily Hyde 3/2/21 mental/physical health Emma Kauana Osorio & Emily Hyde 3/2/21

The Rise of Anxiety and Depression Among Young Adults in the United States

Anxiety and depression is becoming increasingly prevalent among young adults in the US, with both disorders increasing by 63% from 2005 to 2017.

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Sexual Violence Against Female College Students in the United States
women, sexual health/violence Lauren Wolters & Macy Smith 9/16/20 women, sexual health/violence Lauren Wolters & Macy Smith 9/16/20

Sexual Violence Against Female College Students in the United States

Sexual violence on campus is still an issue that affects as many as 1 in 4 female undergraduate students.

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Decreased Allowance of Refugees in the United States
refugees/immigration, food insecurity Chloe Vincent 9/8/20 refugees/immigration, food insecurity Chloe Vincent 9/8/20

Decreased Allowance of Refugees in the United States

Refugee camps and detention centers are becoming increasingly overcrowded, and refugees are waiting over 3 months to see if they are granted asylum.

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Chronic Poverty Among Youth in the United States
poverty, children, food insecurity Kara Reed 6/23/20 poverty, children, food insecurity Kara Reed 6/23/20

Chronic Poverty Among Youth in the United States

In the United States, 15.5 million children are living in poverty. Individuals who experience poverty as a child are more likely to experience poverty as adults as well.

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Linguistic Neglect of Deaf Children in the United States
inequality Mishonne Marks 6/12/20 inequality Mishonne Marks 6/12/20

Linguistic Neglect of Deaf Children in the United States

90% of deaf children are born into a family that speaks a language they cannot naturally acquire.

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Isolation Among Generation Z in the United States
mental/physical health Abby Bowler 4/13/20 mental/physical health Abby Bowler 4/13/20

Isolation Among Generation Z in the United States

Generation Z is the loneliest generation that the world has seen, with isolation rates higher than both Millennials and members of Generation X.

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Domestic Violence Against Women in the United States
women, sexual health/violence Kaitlyn Short 4/6/20 women, sexual health/violence Kaitlyn Short 4/6/20

Domestic Violence Against Women in the United States

Approximately 22% of US women have experienced intimate partner violence during their lifetime, but less than 40% of women actively seek help in domestic violence situations.

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Homelessness in the United States
inequality, food insecurity Cassie Hall 12/17/19 inequality, food insecurity Cassie Hall 12/17/19

Homelessness in the United States

Homelessness occurs for a variety of reasons such as poverty, rent price increases, substance abuse, addiction, and mental illness.

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Substance Abuse Among College Students in the United States
mental/physical health Sam Lofgran 9/16/19 mental/physical health Sam Lofgran 9/16/19

Substance Abuse Among College Students in the United States

The rates of substance abuse among college students in the United States have risen significantly over the last 2 decades.

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Usage of Electronic Cigarettes Among Youth in the United States
mental/physical health Cade Hyde 9/10/19 mental/physical health Cade Hyde 9/10/19

Usage of Electronic Cigarettes Among Youth in the United States

One in five high school students in the United States consistently use e-cigarettes.

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