Meg Dalton appears in the following:
How Are Educators Rethinking U.S. History Education?
Thursday, July 02, 2020
The recent uprisings for racial justice have shed light on how the teaching of U.S. history has been lacking in the past and how we can fix it.
Is Contact Tracing Working in the U.S.?
Wednesday, July 01, 2020
With more and more states continuing to reopen their economies, contact tracing is expected to play a critical role in slowing the spread of COVID-19.
In Texas, a New Surge of COVID-19 Cases
Monday, June 29, 2020
Texas was hurrying to get back to normal. Then, new confirmed cases of COVID-19 exploded.
Following the Killing of George Floyd, Public Murals On Display in Communities Across the U.S.
Monday, June 29, 2020
These public artworks are more than just tributes to the Black lives lost. They’re part of a deeper history of public displays of Black mourning in the United States.
Will COVID-19 Worsen the Housing Crisis?
Wednesday, June 24, 2020
Evictions and foreclosures are looming large across the U.S., as state and federal protections for renters and homeowners are quickly expiring.
What the Supreme Court's Decision Means for DACA Recipients
Monday, June 22, 2020
Last Thursday, the Supreme Court ruled against the Trump administration’s attempt to end Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, also known as DACA.
What Juneteenth Means at This Moment
Thursday, June 18, 2020
Juneteenth commemorates the day when enslaved people in Texas learned about their emancipation, two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation.
Postpartum Mental Health During a Global Pandemic
Wednesday, June 17, 2020
As the coronavirus pandemic continues, some experts worry about the impact it will have on the mental health of new parents, especially those who have recently experienced childbirth.
Progress for LGBTQ+ Rights in the Supreme Court
Tuesday, June 16, 2020
On Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a landmark decision protecting LGBTQ+ employees from discrimination on the basis of their sexual orientation or gender identity.
Amid Civil Unrest, Police Fatally Shoot Latino Man
Monday, June 15, 2020
Two weeks ago, Sean Monterrosa was shot and killed by police in Vallejo, California.
Does Objectivity in Journalism Exist?
Thursday, June 11, 2020
Reporters of color have long disputed the notion of objectivity in journalism.
Small Towns and Cities Protest Against Police Brutality Across the U.S.
Tuesday, June 09, 2020
From Portland, Maine, to Carrollton, Texas, communities are coming together against racism like never before.
What Does Celebrating Pride Month Look Like at This Moment?
Monday, June 08, 2020
For members of the black LGBTQ+ community, this moment has been a reminder of the parallels between what we’re seeing today and the early days of the LGBTQ+ rights movement.
The Toll of Covering Police Brutality as a Black Journalist
Thursday, June 04, 2020
For black journalists, this moment is especially complex, with the weight of having to cover the brutality they’re seeing while also being black in America.
Why Police Unions Have So Much Power
Wednesday, June 03, 2020
In some cases, these unions have pushed back against reforms meant to increase transparency.
How QAnon Conspiracy Theorists Are Influencing U.S. Politics
Tuesday, June 02, 2020
On May 19th, Jo Rae Perkins, an avowed supporter of the far-right QAnon conspiracy theory, won the Republican primary race for U.S. Senate in Oregon, with nearly 50 percent of the vote.
What Does White Allyship Look Like at this Moment?
Tuesday, June 02, 2020
As uprisings spread across the U.S., white people are trying to figure out their role in the fight against police brutality and racism more broadly.
How Do We Mourn as a Nation?
Monday, June 01, 2020
President Trump has yet to suggest any kind of official collective grieving or day of remembrance.
What the Viral Video in Central Park Says About White Privilege
Thursday, May 28, 2020
The viral video raises questions about who can or cannot weaponize the police in the U.S.
Birdwatching While Black
Thursday, May 28, 2020
Earlier this week, a viral video showed Christian Cooper, a black man, being threatened by a white woman, Amy Cooper, while he was birdwatching in Central Park.
