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Civil Rights Era - Valuable Readings
History of Race and Religion - Valuable Readings
Unjust History - Articles through CommonLit (Past and Present)
The Unspoken Truth of Our Nation's Divide - YouTube Video
Critical Race Theory, Analysis Framework Outline, and Definitions - Perlego
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The Science Behind Why We Should Never Work from Bed
BBC News - Why We Shouldn't Work from Bed
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Tips for Creating a Study Space at Home
Keeping Home and Work Separate - When We Work Remotely.
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NPR - Supreme Court Overturning Roe
Roe v. Wade Case Summary - FindLaw
Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization
Roe v. Wade - Center for Reproductive Rights
Public Reaction to overturning of Roe v. Wade - Pew Research Center
How to manage emotions about Roe v. Wade - WebMD
Abortion Laws by State (Visual) - Center for Reproductive Rights
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National Network of Abortion Funds
Planned Parenthood - Services and Support
How to fight back against Roe v. Wade overturning - Advocate
Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee
How to Manage Stress about the Roe v. Wade Decision
Feeling Safe in the Body after Roe v. Wade Overturning
Response to Roe v. Wade Overturn - Psychological and Wellness Services
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The Manila Declaration on the Drug Problem in the Philippines - Research Study through NIH
Duterte’s war on drugs: The first 6 months
It's unacceptable children are deemed collateral damage in Duterte's war on drugs
PhilStar - Duterte hikes drug use figure after claims of 'successful' drug war
Brookings - A Marcos returns to power in the Philippines
Rappler - In 2021, activists, human rights defenders fight to survive under Duterte
Leaders lost: The 9 activists killed by Duterte gov’t on ‘Bloody Sunday’
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USAID - Covid-19 Assistance to the Philippines
International Rescue Committee
Philippines - Habitat for Humanity
Social Media as a Catalyst for Social Change - Neal Schaffer
Creating Social Change with Social Media - Harvard Business Review
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Iran report 2022 - Human Rights Watch
Women's Rights - Human Rights Watch
Iran expelled from UN Commission on Women - CNN
Iran's war on its on environment - United against Iran
Water crisis of legitimacy - Chatham House
Iranian Women's Demand for Freedom - Human Rights Watch
Internet Restrictions in Iran - Reporters without Borders
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How to help Iran - Roya Backlund
Reducing the power of the regime - Sign petition here
Abdorrahman Boroumand Center for Human Rights in Iran
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Education and Politics - National Education Association
Politics in the US with Education
College Board new AP change - New York Times
The strikes that led to educational reform - KALW
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Why is America obsessed with Racial Trauma?
The Unhealthy Obsession with Trauma Porn
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Are you addicted to trauma porn?
Indigenous Memoirs and the Question of “Trauma Porn”
Using your own White Privilege to End White Privilege - Uncustomary
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The Guardian - AOC and Yoho - violent language towards women
Anger in the Workplace - Aysa Gray
ABA - Anger in Men vs. Women study
Micheal Kazin - Political Elites need discontented citizens
Donald Trump's reaction to Greta - Tweet
New York Times- Governor Walz reaction
The Guardian - Tennessee Expulsion
AP African American Studies course cuts
Ron DeSantis' reaction to AP African American Studies course
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The Power of Women’s Anger - Soraya Chemaly, TedTalk
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Florida Senate, Complete PDF Bill Outline
Legal-based Approaches to Conscience-Based Refusal of Care - AMA Journal of Ethics
Florida's Updated Abortion Ban - Human Rights Watch
How does The Conscience Act endanger patients?
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Planned Parenthood of South, East, and Northern Florida
Women’s Reproductive Rights Assistance Project
How the "Conscience Rule" will restrict Patient's Access
National Center for Transgender Equality
Trans Youth Equality Federation
Medical and Nonmedical Options for Gender Affirmation
Where gender-affirming care is being targeted in the US
National Sexual Assault Hotline
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Neutrality is part of the problem
Kellogg's 2019 Cereal Announcement
Target and 2023 Pride Month - The Street
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9 ways to celebrate Pride Month at work
A simple way to be an LGBTQ+ ally - TedTalk
Pride Finder: Find Local LGBTQ+ Pride Events
What is Pride Month? What to know about the LGBTQ observance
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Supreme Court leaves ICWA left intact - NPR
American Indian Legislation - Library of Congress
ICWA Official Report - Library of Congress PDF
Disproportionality Table - NICWA
A Fight For Her Grandchildren Mirrors A Native Past
US Federal Law with Native Americans - Library of Congress
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Native American Heritage Association
The Standing Rock resistance and our fight for Indigenous rights - TedTalk
Indigenous Media Freedom Alliance
National Urban Indian Family Coalition
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Who was on board the Titan Sub? - NPR
The Titan's Implosion - APNews
Deadly Migrant Shipwreck - BBC News
Shipwreck and Immigration Policies in Greece - PBS
Greek shipwreck: Everything you need to know - International Rescue Committee
Media Stereotypes and Preference-Based Reinforcement
The Consequences of Not Paying Attention to Conflict
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Selective Media Coverage on Our Health - Princeton University
The Effect of Selective Exposure on Agenda Diversity
Selective Exposure in The Age of Social Media - Stanford University
How to Actively Diversify The Media You Consume
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The Cruise Industry Is On a Course For Climate Disaster - Time
Environmental Impact of Cruise Ships and Cruise Vacations
The world’s biggest cruise ship is almost ready
The Cruise Industry Demographic Profiles
Future fuel: The pros and cons of LNG cruise ships
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GreenPeace - An environmental organization dedicated to preventing oceanic catastrophe
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New Florida Curriculum - Washington Post
Breaking Down the Controversy Over Florida's New Slavery Curriculum - Time
Florida Curriculum - New York Times
Florida State Social Studies Academic Standards - PDF
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Why sanitizing books is worse than banning them
Black History is American History - TedTalk
The mission to safeguard Black history in the US - TedTalk
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When to say "Sorry" and When to say "Thank You" - Hartstein Psychological Services
Replacing Sorry with Thank You - BrightVibes
Why Over-Apologizing Can Destroy Your Confidence At Work (And How To Avoid It) - Forbes
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10 Ways to Stop Saying Sorry All The Time
Why You Over-Apologize and How to Stop
Daily Affirmations and Positive Quotes - Louise Hay
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Climate Change - Latest Updates
Global Warming News - Science Daily
Statement by President Joe Biden on Supreme Court Ruling on West Virginia v. EPA
Statement by President Joe Biden on Supreme Court Ruling on West Virginia v. EPA
Supreme Court limits EPA authority to set climate standards for power plants - CNBC
The Supreme Court rules the EPA can't set CO2 limits for existing power plants - NPR
U.S. Supreme Court ruling limits EPA’s authority in regulating greenhouse gases - Texas Tribune
Kagan Calls the Supreme Court’s Ruling on the EPA ‘Frightening’: Read the Full Text
Emissions by Sector - Our World in Data (Visual)
The Inflation Reduction Act’s Implications for Biden’s Climate and Environmental Justice Priorities
The Inflation Reduction Act Is Now Law—Here’s What It Means For You
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Ten Steps You Can Take to Lower Your Carbon Footprint
Calculate Your Carbon Footprint
Fridays For Future - International Climate Movement
9 Things You can do about Climate Change
What you can do about Climate Change - US EPA
Climate Change Facts and FAQs - The Nature Conservatory - Video
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Addressing Climate Change Concerns in practice - APA
Mental Health and Our Changing Climate - APA
Eco-anxiety: the psychological aftermath of the climate crisis
Therapists Are Reckoning with Eco-anxiety
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Eco-anxiety: How to cope when it feels bigger than you
Dr. Cindy Gordon, Licensed Professional Counselor #0014249
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Kelsey Alpaio - Harvard Business Review
Worldwide Reliance on To-Do Lists - Microsoft Study
Method #5 Photograph - Pinterest
Towards intelligent assistance for to-do lists - Research Study by Yolanda Gil and Varun Ratnakar
To-Do Lists vs. Checklists - Alpha Efficiency
Why We Always End Up Overwhelmed By Our To-Do Lists - Advice by the ShineApp
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Increasing To-Do List Efficiency - MindTools
4 Ways to Make Your To-Do Lists Less Overwhelming
5 Steps to Create a Personalized Daily Routine
How to Create a To-Do List That Super Boosts Your Productivity
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Loved One’s Addiction impacting Us
Words Matter: the Language of Addiction
Biological Causes of Addiction
The stigma surrounding those with addiction
The Damage caused by the Stigma of Addiction
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What terms to use and not use when referring to those with mental illnesses and addictions
Online therapy for alcohol addiction
AlcoholHelp - Treatment and Resources
RehabSpot - Learning more and taking action
Importance of Substance Abuse Treatment - Northern Illinois Recovery
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Intersectionality explained - Vox
Kimberlé Crenshaw - Intersectionality today - Time
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Establishing an employee resource group (ERG)
The urgency of Intersectionality - Kimberlé Crenshaw - TedTalk
Women's History Month through an Intersectional Lens
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New York Times - Nashville Shooting
BBC News - More guns than people
NIH - Mental Health & Gun Violence
AAMC - Mental Health Distractions
NBC News - Black Legislator's expulsion
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Giffords Law Center - To Prevent Gun Violence
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How often are we bored? - New York Post
Why Boredom is Good for you - BBC
Texting and Driving Statistics
Neuroscience News - Boredom can be Good for your Health
Boredom and Brain Health - Forbes
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How boredom can lead to your most brilliant ideas - TedTalk
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Latinos on the Latinx Term - NBC
Latino, Hispanic, Latinx, Chicano: The History Behind the Terms
Hispanic Awareness and Usage of the Latinx term - Pew Research Center
Elevating Hispanic/Latinx History - PBS
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Term Preference, Latinx in Practice - Georgetown University
What's the difference between Hispanic, Latino and Latinx?
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The Beginner's Guide to Being Happy Alone
The Importance of Being Independent
How to be Independent in a Relationship
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Supreme Court Reverses AA - NPR
After California banned AA - NPR
Strikes Down AA, What Now? - NBC News
Multidimensional Poverty and Race in America - The Brookings Institution
Georgetown Study on Race-Conscious Affirmative Action
The College Essay and Racial Glamification - New York Times
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Affirming Diversity In The Classroom Why it Matters to Your Students - TedTalk
Unlocking the Potential of Diversity in Education - TedTalk
How will colleges tackle this AA ban? - Economic Policy Institute
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BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month
Promoting Public Health in Marginalized Communities
The Importance of Mental Health Care in Diverse and Marginalized Communities
Providing equal and appropriate mental health care to marginalized groups
There is no shame in taking care of your mental health - TedTalk
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Death Penalty Information Center
Overview of the Death Penalty and Capital Trials: U.S. Department of Justice
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World Coalition Against The Death Penalty