Meg Dalton appears in the following:
Can Bystander Intervention Training Help Curb Street Harassment?
Wednesday, March 24, 2021
With anti-Asian attacks and harassment on the rise, there’s been renewed interest in these trainings, especially in light of last week’s shooting in Atlanta.
Are Vaccine Passports Inevitable in the U.S.?
Tuesday, March 23, 2021
A number of countries, including China and those in the EU, recently announced their plans to implement vaccine passport programs.
From Statehood to Self-Determination: The Political Future of Puerto Rico
Friday, March 19, 2021
This month, two different bills aiming to redefine Puerto Rico's relationship to the mainland U.S. have been introduced in Congress.
The Deep History of Anti-Asian Violence in the U.S.
Thursday, March 18, 2021
Recent attacks and violent racism against the AAPI population existed long before the COVID-19 pandemic.
Across the U.S., Republicans Express Hesitancy About Getting COVID-19 Vaccines
Wednesday, March 17, 2021
According to a CBS News poll, a third of Republicans have said they won’t get vaccinated, with another 20 percent saying they’re unsure.
Will the COVID-19 Relief Bill Drastically Reduce Child Poverty?
Monday, March 15, 2021
Signed into law this week, the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package includes an expansion of the child tax credit.
A Historic Water Crisis Hits Jackson, Mississippi
Monday, March 15, 2021
While water is now returning to some homes and businesses, others still don’t have running water.
President Biden Signs Historic $1.9 Stimulus Bill
Friday, March 12, 2021
Democrats in the House have also recently passed several other landmark bills addressing issues like voting rights, police reform, gun control, and the Equality Act.
Iowa Journalist Found Not Guilty Following Arrest at Protests Last Summer
Thursday, March 11, 2021
Des Moines Register reporter Andrea Sahouri was pepper-sprayed and arrested by police while covering the protests in May.
Across the U.S., Some States Loosening Pandemic-Related Restrictions
Wednesday, March 10, 2021
At the same time, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has announced new guidelines for fully vaccinated people in the U.S.
Minneapolis Prepares for Trial of Derek Chauvin
Monday, March 08, 2021
The jury selection begins today in the trial of Derek Chauvin, the officer accused of killing George Floyd last May.
The State of Police Reform in the U.S.
Monday, March 08, 2021
The murder of George Floyd didn’t just spur calls for police reform in Minneapolis, but in cities and states across America.
Domestic Workers Hit Hard By the COVID-19 Pandemic
Friday, March 05, 2021
There are an estimated 2.5 million domestic workers in the U.S., the majority of whom are women of color and immigrants.
The Power of Journaling in Times of Crisis
Thursday, March 04, 2021
Journals, diaries, and other personal writings have long helped people document and reflect on their lives.
What Abortion Rights Look Like Under the Biden Administration
Wednesday, March 03, 2021
The Biden administration is expected to reverse course on four years of anti-abortion policies from the Trump administration.
Fatphobia During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Monday, March 01, 2021
Fatphobia has long been rampant within the medical establishment and in society overall.
The Toll of COVID-19 on Asian American and Pacific Islander Communities in the U.S.
Thursday, February 25, 2021
The impact of the COVID-19 virus itself on AAPI communities is getting far less attention than other racial and ethnic groups.
The Overlooked and Pervasive Sexual Abuse of Boys and Young Men
Wednesday, February 24, 2021
The sexual assault of boys and men is much more pervasive than we might expect.
What's So Special About Mars?
Wednesday, February 24, 2021
For decades, we’ve explored the tiny red dot in the night sky, with each mission getting us a bit closer to understanding its mysteries.
What Merrick Garland Will Mean for Domestic Terrorism in the U.S.
Tuesday, February 23, 2021
The Capitol insurrection won’t be the first time the nominee for attorney general has had to confront domestic terrorism in his career.