Lydia McMullen-Laird appears in the following:
Have Uprisings Against Police Brutality Led to Major Reform?
Thursday, August 27, 2020
A national view of how activism has translated into concrete policy in the U.S., following the killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and others.
Milwaukee: "The Epitome of a 21st Century Racial Regime"
Wednesday, August 26, 2020
The recent Kenosha shooting underscores longstanding tensions in Wisconsin between communities of color and police.
Demands for Justice Continue in Louisville, More Than Five Months After the Killing of Breonna Taylor
Tuesday, August 25, 2020
Breonna Taylor’s name has become a rallying cry in the streets and on social media in the fight against police brutality and systemic racism in America.
Fires Rage in California with No End in Sight
Monday, August 24, 2020
Hundreds of fires are raging across California, displacing residents, filling the air with smoke, and putting enormous pressure on firefighters.
The Critical Work of Black Women in the Democratic Party
Thursday, August 20, 2020
According to a recent survey, 87% of Black women identify as Democrats, making them one of the most party-loyal demographics in the U.S. Yet, they’ve often been sidelined by politicians.
Kamala Harris' Position on Environmental Justice and Climate Change
Wednesday, August 19, 2020
We look at Sen. Harris' record on the environment and her plans for climate and environmental justice.
The Beginning of Brazil's Fire Season is the Worst in a Decade
Wednesday, August 19, 2020
Last year, the fires in the Amazon made international headlines. This year could be even worse.
Spc. Vanessa Guillén's Murder Has Sparked a #MeToo Movement in the Military
Thursday, August 13, 2020
A survey conducted at Ft. Hood shows around 35% of women there say they have been sexually harassed.
The Mental Health Toll of COVID-19 on Medical Workers
Tuesday, August 11, 2020
A new study shows that during the peak phase of COVID-19, emergency medicine physicians felt a significant increase in stress and anxiety in their work and home lives.
An Economic and Political Analysis of Trump's Unilateral Stimulus Measures
Monday, August 10, 2020
Over the weekend, President Trump attempted to provide economic relief to Americans on his own and without the approval of Congress.
California Struggles to Fight Wildfires Admist Pandemic
Thursday, August 06, 2020
California is facing its largest wildfire since the deadly 2018 Camp Fire—and this time the pandemic is posing new challenges.
Even With PPP Loans, Small Businesses Struggle to Stay Afloat
Thursday, July 30, 2020
Paycheck Protection Program loans—also known as PPP loans—were intended to help small businesses weather the storm of COVID-19.
How Stronger Unions Affect Working Conditions in the Age of COVID-19
Wednesday, July 29, 2020
While union memberships are falling, labor strikes across the country continue, especially during the pandemic.
The Dual Risks of COVID-19 and Hurricanes
Tuesday, July 28, 2020
Texas is one of several states including Florida, Louisiana, and North Carolina facing the risk of hurricanes amid rising COVID-19 cases.
Are We Looking at Family Separation 2.0?
Monday, July 27, 2020
Two years ago, this issue of family separation at the U.S.-Mexico border was in the national spotlight. But has anything really changed since then?
Wisconsin's Absentee Voting Challenges Spell Trouble for November
Monday, July 27, 2020
The recent primary elections in Wisconsin showed there are still many issues with absentee voting that need to be addressed before November.
How Communities in Chicago Are Combating Rising Gun Violence Amid COVID-19
Thursday, July 23, 2020
Overall crime is down in Chicago, but homicides and shootings have increased by nearly 50 percent compared to the same time period last year. How are communities handling the increase?
How Native Communities Are Dealing with COVID-19
Monday, July 20, 2020
How is Navajo Nation doing in light of ongoing tensions between cities and states in the region over masks and other COVID-19 protection measures?
John Lewis and C.T. Vivian: The Loss of Two Civil Rights Giants
Monday, July 20, 2020
Last Friday, Reverend C.T. Vivian and Representative John Lewis, two prominent civil rights leaders, passed away.
How U.S. Heat Waves Are Making It Harder to Beat COVID-19
Wednesday, July 15, 2020
Heat waves throughout the Southwest could be contributing to the spread of the coronavirus.
