#socioeconomic-disparity

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fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

Fewer characters on TV had abortions this year and more stories reinforced shame

Storylines about abortion and conversations about it showed up on television 65 times this year, on prestigious dramas like The Pitt and Call the Midwife, on reality shows such as W.A.G.s to Riches and Love is Blind and on lowbrow animated comedies like Family Guy and South Park. That's about the same as last year. In 2024, TV shows featured 66 such plotlines.
Public health
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago

Amos: Getting a jury of your peers needs to be easier in California

The jury's composition reflects a disparity, especially when considering the socioeconomic and educational backgrounds of jurors versus defendants. Most jurors were educated and employed, while the defendant was not.
US politics
Black Lives Matter
fromTruthout
5 months ago

Hundreds of Black Neighborhoods Across the US Have Disappeared. What Happened?

Gentrification leads to cultural erasure in former Black neighborhoods, significantly impacting Black identity and community resources.
Brooklyn
fromLaughing Squid
6 months ago

A Humorous Look at the Dichotomy of New York City's Lower East Side

Myles Toe humorously critiques the contrasting identities in the Lower East Side, highlighting its historical roots and modern gentrification.
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