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May 3, 2021
Disparities in air pollution exposure are part of “a long history of slavery and racial discrimination in the U.S.,” said Paul Mohai, professor of environment and sustainability: “Racism isn’t just about racial animus. It’s about not caring about the welfare of people of other races.”
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May 3, 2021
“He certainly gave a valiant effort to try to increase unity, outreach to Republicans in Congress. … But on certain issues and things like gun control … it seems unlikely for a lot of things that can’t be done through reconciliation for him to be able to get over 60 votes,” said Aaron Kall, director of U-M Debate, commenting on President Biden’s first joint address to Congress last week.
The Detroit News -
May 3, 2021
The New York Times“We’re at a moment where science has the potential to make a difference on issues of social justice and inequality. … If ever there was a time to really focus on them, it’s now,” said Shobita Parthasarathy, professor of public policy and director of the Science, Technology, and Public Policy program, on the Biden administration’s desire to “reinvigorate our national science and technology strategy.”
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April 30, 2021
“People of any age can share the virus. So even with kids, it’s best to have them wear the mask to reduce the risks,” said Kengo Inagaki, associate professor of pediatrics. “Generally speaking, most infections happen outside the school rather than inside. However, it can be brought in the school if precautions aren’t taken.”
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April 30, 2021
“There are young people who feel so alone and so isolated, and then see someone like JoJo (Siwa) come out, see someone like Lil Nas X come out, and it literally makes them feel like they are not alone, and it saves lives,” said Shanna Katz Kattari, assistant professor of social work and women’s and gender studies.
USA Today -
April 30, 2021
“I often say we’re living in the United States of Energy Insecurity,” said Tony Reames, assistant professor of environment and sustainability. “Black households are disproportionately impacted; 52 percent experience energy insecurity and … have an energy burden 43 percent higher than white households. The pandemic has worsened levels of energy insecurity.”
Ebony -
April 29, 2021
“As expected, Michigan will lose a congressional seat, but the state nevertheless will remain an important swing state in presidential politics,” said Jonathan Hanson, lecturer in statistics for public policy. “The full impact will be more clear once we see how the new district boundaries drawn by the Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission differ from those created by a Republican-controlled process in 2011.”
The Detroit News -
April 29, 2021
“It’s not clear that just because people want single-use plastics to go away, that they’re actually willing to change their behavior … to make it happen,” said Shelie Miller, director of the Program in the Environment and professor of environment and sustainability, on a new survey that shows most consumers worry about pollution and waste from fast-food containers.
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April 29, 2021
College savings accounts established by some states for every newborn is “one of the best delivery systems” to help low-income children build assets and direct them toward college, said William Elliott III, professor of social work. “A savings account for a low-income kid means a lot more to them than it does for a wealthy kid.”
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April 28, 2021
Christian Davenport, professor of political science, says school board meetings are ideal locations for ‘health freedom’ activists to promote their anti-mask message because they’re easy to disrupt and “are as ubiquitous as you get.” Josh Pasek, associate professor of communication and media and political science, says the idea that mask wearing will end before COVID numbers come down is laughable: “The way out of this crisis pretty clearly is finding a way to bring down numbers, not fighting with your local school board about masks.”
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