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Pandemic Crisis in Our Jails and Correctional Facilities

Posted on by Timothy Stephens
Throughout the spring and summer of 2021, the COVID-19 outbreak in corrections has been more than five times higher than in the general population. The vast majority (75+%) of COVID deaths in jails were of people who were not convicted. The concentration of disease in corrections is higher even than nursing homes. Jails and prisons have many previous outbreaks, being the epicenter of commun...
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A Census Portrait of America 

Posted on by Abdín Noboa-Ríos
It was but three decades ago in November 1993 that Time magazine portrayed “The New Face of America” when it dramatically displayed the face of a multiracial female as its front cover. It demonstrated the browning of America for the first time ever.   More recently, 2020 census data now indicate that shifts in demography have occurred even faster than previously projected by the Census Bure...
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Fordham Law School Publishes Article on Biden’s Federal Private Prison Order

Posted on by Virginia Creasey
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The  National Center for Community Strategies commends Fordham Law School on this article. The action is part of the admistration’s effort to address racial inequity in the country and make good on Biden’s campaign promises to Black Americans — who were integral to securing his presidential win. What does Biden's Prison Order Mean? “When it comes to private prisons, the impact of this...
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Unemployment Benefits Will Come From the States

Posted on by Julia Schwartz
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With COVID-19 stilling running rampant around the country, many are still out of a job and struggling to find any other employment. After a federal unemployment benefit program ended in July, President Trump has introduced a new program which would pay $400 a week; this is a $200 decrease from the last program. Most notably, states would be required to pay 25% of the costs necessary to fund it. So...
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Reset Button for the United States at This Point of COVID-19

Posted on by Virginia Creasey
Even though coronavirus cases are spiraling in several states, 150 key medical experts have sent the Trump administration a letter calling for a "reset."   Dr. Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, believes "If certain states or cities are in phase two of the guidelines of opening America again, you might want to either pause or go back to phase one, ...
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First Historic Moment for Generation Z

Posted on by Julia Schwartz
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Born after 1996, Generation Z individuals are currently facing one of the largest setbacks and generation defining moments in the form of Covid-19. As many are in their early stages of adulthood, they are faced with the reality of having to learn independence and responsibility while navigating a worldwide pandemic. Recent college graduates and current college students are experiencing the impactf...
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It’s Never Too Late For Entrepreneurial Dreams to Become a Reality

Posted on by Virginia Creasey
Whether unemployment is a reality or a worry for you, you're not alone. A May 2020 survey by the World Economic Forum found that 40 percent of Americans are losing sleep over unemployment anxiety.   Ask yourself what you do well.  Skills you've learned through the years can be used in another line of work.  A 2019 survey was done regarding E Small-business owners, by lending platform Kabbage fo...
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Bridging the Digital Divide

Posted on by Julia Schwartz
As the 21st century realm of technology continues to improve, some individuals and communities are being left behind. This concept, known is "the digital divide", describes the inequality in access to to information and computer technology devices, more specifically described as the accessibility to broadband. Broadband essentially connects people to the internet. This inequality is found between ...
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