"Lewis was a lightning bolt for equity, social change, and social justice. We must continue his legacy, never forget history, pursue equity, and get in good trouble." Rashawn Ray writes about five important things the late Congressman John Lewis' life can teach us about civic engagement.
Conversations about reopening schools often fail to consider the effects on employees such as bus drivers, cafeteria workers, substitute teachers, and non-instructional staff. Andre Perry and Annelies Goger discuss the vital roles these workers play and call for measures to support and protect them.
"As developing countries navigate and eventually emerge from the COVID-19 crisis, we have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to rethink the role of health in a post-pandemic future." Jaana Remes, Matt Wilson, and Aditi Ramdorai explain how bridging the gap in health outcomes between developed and developing countries would provide a significant economic payoff.
Race in America. While some progress has been made during America's recent reckoning on race, substantial work remains. The How We Rise newsletter lays out policy solutions to upend structural racism and create a more equitable society for all.
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