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Racial Inequality in Public School Discipline for Black Students in the United States
inequality, public policy Emily Peterson 9/11/21 inequality, public policy Emily Peterson 9/11/21

Racial Inequality in Public School Discipline for Black Students in the United States

Black students tend to experience harsher disciplinary measures at higher rates than their peers in public schools in the United States.

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Disenfranchisement and Suppression of Black Voters in the United States
public policy, inequality Derek Hill, Madison Coleman, and Erica Bassett 8/4/21 public policy, inequality Derek Hill, Madison Coleman, and Erica Bassett 8/4/21

Disenfranchisement and Suppression of Black Voters in the United States

Modern Black disenfranchisement is part of a history of racial division and suppression in the US stretching back to before the Revolutionary War.

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Discrimination against Muslims in the United States
inequality, refugees/immigration Samuel Neptune 7/12/21 inequality, refugees/immigration Samuel Neptune 7/12/21

Discrimination against Muslims in the United States

It is important for Americans to understand that most Muslims do not approve of extremist groups that commit atrocious acts in the name of Islam.

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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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Public Confederate Markers in the United States
inequality Makoto Hunter 5/11/21 inequality Makoto Hunter 5/11/21

Public Confederate Markers in the United States

Over 1,800 public Confederate markers remain in the United States, including 736 physical monuments.

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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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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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Struggle for Hawaiian Cultural Survival
inequality, public policy Emma Kauana Osorio 3/17/21 inequality, public policy Emma Kauana Osorio 3/17/21

Struggle for Hawaiian Cultural Survival

After annexation, Hawaiian cultural practices declined in observance due to Western rule and influence over their land.

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Lack of Access to Quality Healthcare in Peru
inequality, mental/physical health Spencer Hart 2/15/21 inequality, mental/physical health Spencer Hart 2/15/21

Lack of Access to Quality Healthcare in Peru

Healthcare in Peru is severely lacking, with between 10 and 20% of Peruvians being completely excluded from access to the healthcare system.

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Lack of Educational Opportunities for the Roma People in Eastern Europe
education, inequality Morgan Selander & Emily Walter 9/14/20 education, inequality Morgan Selander & Emily Walter 9/14/20

Lack of Educational Opportunities for the Roma People in Eastern Europe

There are many Roma children that are misplaced into special education schools or misdiagnosed with mental disabilities due to racial discrimination.

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Inadequate Residential Care for Children in Cambodia
children, inequality, food insecurity Madison Coleman 8/3/20 children, inequality, food insecurity Madison Coleman 8/3/20

Inadequate Residential Care for Children in Cambodia

Over 77% of children living in Cambodian orphanages have at least one living parent.

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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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Healthcare Access in Rural Communities in India
mental/physical health, inequality, food insecurity Jacob Player 12/18/19 mental/physical health, inequality, food insecurity Jacob Player 12/18/19

Healthcare Access in Rural Communities in India

In India, those in rural areas seeking healthcare services must often travel distances of up to 100 km to access them.

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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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Lack of Access to Water in Rural Malawi
inequality, food insecurity Marissa Getts 3/12/18 inequality, food insecurity Marissa Getts 3/12/18

Lack of Access to Water in Rural Malawi

Although Malawi is technically a water-rich country, with about 20% of its area covered by surface water, many people lack access to clean water.

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