Pursuing racial equity in St. Louis, health crises amid nationalism and rivalry, and children caught in the crossfire of partisan fights.
| Transgender students’ rights shouldn’t be subject to partisan feuds A coalition of 20 states recently filed a lawsuit in federal court alleging that the Biden administration had overstepped in extending anti-discrimination protections on the basis of gender identity, including in schools. Jon Valant and Nicolas Zerbino write that when culture wars descend upon schools, vulnerable children are often caught in the crossfire. Read more |
| The world needs a pandemic plan B As the COVID-19 pandemic widened, global cooperation broke down and has not truly recovered yet—even as scientists warn of future pandemics. In his latest op-ed, Thomas Wright argues that global leaders need to prepare to deal with health crises in a world beset by nationalism and rivalry. Read in The Atlantic |
| How Black leaders are pursuing racial equity in St. Louis “Incarceration isn’t an effective economic or community development strategy—nor is it a moral one.” Andre Perry, Anthony Barr, and Carl Romer examine the nature of St. Louis’ racial inequalities and highlight important efforts to end mass incarceration and advance equitable development in the city. Read more |
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