Diaz on Diversifying Health Care Field
Communities of color remain underrepresented in health and medical occupations despite the diversity of patient populations.
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Entries by Zoe Day
Koslov on Mobilizing to Combat Climate Change
The future of the planet depends on our ability to shift away from fossil fuels. “If anything, COVID showed us the power of mobilizing on a vast scale,” she says.
Taylor Encourages More Responsible Driving
Making drivers bear the costs of parking and driving would make them more judicious of their use of cars.
Manville on Environmental Consequences of Driving
“The thing that is heating up the planet is that people get into cars, turn the key and start burning fossil fuels,” he said.
Park on the Complexities of Heat-Related Work Injuries
Despite workplace safety standards, heat-related illness and death are on the rise due to increasing temperatures and lack of employer accountability.
Mukhija on Shortcomings of Housing Relief
Congress allocated $46.5 billion for emergency rental assistance, but red tape made it difficult to access, especially for low-income renters.
Tilly on Boost in Workers’ Bargaining Power
Labor shortages, particularly for low-end jobs, have created an opportunity for workers to mobilize and demand better conditions and pay.
Vulnerable Populations Need Cooling, Turner Says
Access to shade and air conditioning is essential to keeping body temperatures cool for individuals exposed to extreme heat.
Leap Highlights Paths to Upward Mobility for Youth
“If our culture in L.A. is a tapestry, [gangs] are several threads that run through that tapestry — the good, the bad, the ugly and the understandable,” she says.
Congestion Pricing is Pro-Driving Policy, Manville Says
Implementing congestion pricing in New York City would reap benefits for the vast majority of New Yorkers who almost never drive, he says.
