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    The psychology behind vaccine hesitancy on (virtual) college campuses: views from students and professors at Columbia University

    The U.S. government is acutely aware that developing a vaccine is just as important as addressing vaccine hesitancy: the reluctance or resistance to taking a vaccine product, despite its viability.

    October 27, 2020 by jmetcal1

    It’s Not Just Women: How the Reproductive Health Movement Fails Trans People And How it Can be Better

    Reproductive healthcare is a topic that most people think only concerns women. However, this is not the case. Transgender men, and those who identify as non-binary, can also require access to reproductive healthcare and the current system makes it exceptionally difficult for these individuals.

    July 2, 2020July 15, 2020 by sophiegifford21

    Strengthening Cross-Strait Solidarity: Perspectives on Hong Kong Asylum Seekers in Taiwan

    The eruption of the protests in Hong Kong has reinvigorated the contentious debate on how closely Taiwan should align itself with China. As the violence increases, the island nation is forced to consider that while today it is Hong Kong, it very well may be that tomorrow, China’s attention may be turned to Taiwan.

    April 8, 2020 by ysubawal

    Explanatory Story: A Proposed Act, Financial Aid and the Convicted

    How the Marijuana Justice Act would affect those who are incarcerated and the financial aid process of funding college for those who have marijuana-related convictions.

    February 14, 2020February 14, 2020 by sophiegifford21

    A Conversation with Dr. Nestor Rodriguez

    In this conversation, Dr. Rodriguez discusses the Northern Triangle of Central America, what factors are affecting immigration from this area, and unaccompanied minors who are coming to the United States.

    January 25, 2020January 25, 2020 by sophiegifford21

    A Conversation with Dr. Katsuo Nishikawa-Chavez

    Dr. Nishikawa-Chavez discusses how immigrants and asylum seekers are engaging with the U.S political system. As well as the differences in how Democrats and Republicans have engaged with immigrants now and in the past.

    January 25, 2020January 25, 2020 by sophiegifford21

    Not All Cages Exist Behind Bars: Even After Release, Previously Incarcerated Women Still Struggle to Survive

    Each year, the number of women incarcerated in America continues to increase at an alarming rate. These women need to learn how to spread their wings once they’ve been released. Women on the Rise, an Atlanta organization, is providing support to previously incarcerated women and catalyzing policy change through activism.

    January 25, 2020 by Jacob Exler

    A Conversation with Dr. Robert Huesca

    A communication professor who volunteers with the Interfaith Welcome Coalition discusses the challenges facing immigrants and asylum seekers who are attempting to enter the United States.

    October 25, 2019November 27, 2019 by sophiegifford21

    Who’s Responsible for Mental Health on College Campuses? Student and Administrative Perspectives at Columbia University

    A mental health crisis on college campuses has prompted controversy over how much responsibility the university has in providing mental health services.

    September 16, 2019September 17, 2019 by Jacob Exler

    “Who can be against well-being?”: The ramifications of Koch brothers donation depend on who you ask

    The acceptance of a $3.69 million grant from the Charles Koch Foundation for the Eudaimonia Institute sparks controversy at Wake Forest.

    September 5, 2019September 24, 2019 by jmetcal1

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