Social Justice Content

Women’s Leadership Can Help Drive Climate Solutions

Katherine E Kerlin — August 16, 2022 - 1:06pm

Women’s leadership and gender equity can help drive climate solutions and reduce carbon emissions, according to studies summarized by WECAN and the ΢��Ƶ ModLab.

The Conversation: Why is Tackling Climate Change Critical in Ensuring World Peace and Security?

Maria Magdalena Martinez Castro — April 27, 2022 - 10:45am

There isn’t a straight line between climate-related risks and conflict-related outcomes, researchers write in The Conversation.

Social Distancing Varies by Income in U.S.

Katherine E Kerlin — July 29, 2020 - 12:08pm

Wealthier communities went from being the most mobile before the COVID-19 pandemic to the least mobile, while poorer areas have gone from the least mobile to the most mobile, according to a study by the University of California, Davis.

The study, published today in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, used anonymized data from mobile device location pings between January and April 2020 to find that social distancing in the United States varies strongly by income.

Champions of Social Justice Recognized at ΢��Ƶ Equity Summit

Julia Ann Easley — March 02, 2020 - 12:55pm

The Equity Summit at ΢��Ƶ will present awards to champions of social justice and offer inspiration for attendees.

΢��Ƶ Summit Explores Solutions to Inequity, Presents Social Justice Awards

Julia Ann Easley — March 02, 2016 - 9:59am

About 250 people will gather to explore solutions to inequity and draw inspiration for their work at the sixth annual Equity Summit and Social Justice Awards Celebration at ΢��Ƶ on Tuesday, March 8.