The Supreme Court is expected to make a decision later this year that could impact the rights of Americans who identify as LGBTQ. This upcoming decision has brought about immense waves of activism throughout the community, especially those in Washington, D.C. Compared to other states, Washington, D.C. has the highest percentage of adults who identifyContinue reading “LGBTQ Activists In Washington, D.C. Fight For More Support In Anticipation Of Supreme Court Decision”
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As fears of coronavirus grow in U.S., local communities combat discrimination
As fears of coronavirus grow in U.S., local communities combat discrimination Chinatowns across the country face revenue losses following the coronavirus outbreak. Washington, D.C.’s Chinatown neighborhood on March 1. (Photo Credit: Adv. Reporting Times’ Ashlyn Peter) WASHINGTON—As the U.S. prepares for the spread of the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, local governments and individuals areContinue reading “As fears of coronavirus grow in U.S., local communities combat discrimination”
Revised: Leaders testify before the Ways and Means subcommittee on child poverty
By Gabrielle Bremer WASHINGTON ̶ In an informational meeting by the Ways and Means subcommittee on worker and family support, leaders in children’s health, family services and poverty studies testified on fighting child poverty in the United States, and asked Congress to expand programs like Medicaid, on March 11. “The United States is the wealthiestContinue reading “Revised: Leaders testify before the Ways and Means subcommittee on child poverty”
Streaming music might be a gift to you, but it’s not a gift to the artists
WASHINGTON – The average cost for a premium subscription on a music streaming app is $10 a month, but a musician only makes around 3/1,000 of a cent per stream depending what app is used. Andy Valenti, a guitarist and singer in the indie soul band Oh He Dead, says although his band has overContinue reading “Streaming music might be a gift to you, but it’s not a gift to the artists”
Keeping #WuhanStrong
By Emma Dion // February 29, 2020 // Revised March 27, 2020 WASHINGTON – Kristen Xiao was celebrating the holidays with her family at her home in Wuhan, China when the coronavirus uprooted her plans of traveling to Northern Virginia for school. The high school student, along with 11 million other Wuhan residents, has been underContinue reading “Keeping #WuhanStrong”
In-depth and beyond the plant-based meat industry
By: Molly Greenstone When you walk into any grocery store you can find an array of products like plant-based burgers, sausages, chicken nuggets, and more. These products are in the meat and dairy section of the market but are 100% vegan-friendly, meaning these products do not contain any meat or dairy. It is evident thatContinue reading “In-depth and beyond the plant-based meat industry”
Revised: Multiple Barriers Hinder College Students from Mental Health Services
A bulletin board outside of American University’s Counseling Center with a suicide prevention lifeline.
Committee on Foreign Affairs hears back-and-forth on global gag rule
By Isabella Goodman WASHINGTON — On Tuesday, The Committee on Foreign Affairs heard many arguments for and against the Mexico City policy, a policy that cuts foreign aid to countries providing abortion services. President Donald Trump reinstated the Mexico City policy, or the global gag rule, in 2017. The expanded version, called “Protecting Life inContinue reading “Committee on Foreign Affairs hears back-and-forth on global gag rule”
Second Draft: The Joint Economic Committee Hears Testimony on How to Improve Family Stability
By Emma Dion // February 27, 2020 WASHINGTON – The Joint Economic Committee heard testimony from four sociology experts on Tuesday afternoon at a hearing to discuss improving family stability for the wellbeing of American children. Much of the hearing focused on the current family-related policy in the United States, which experts said lacks theContinue reading “Second Draft: The Joint Economic Committee Hears Testimony on How to Improve Family Stability”
Congress hears the case for expanding Family and Medical Leave Act
WASHINGTON – Witness and members of the Workforce Protections Subcommittee debated whether the provisions of the Family and Medical Leave Act should be changed to include those that are in the FAMILY Act. The hearing featured testimony from two policy fellows, a member of the North Carolina General Assembly and a small business owner. TheContinue reading “Congress hears the case for expanding Family and Medical Leave Act”
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