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Innovation as a Lifeline: Creating Sustainable Change in the Fight Against Gun Violence — A Critique of Anti-Blackness Gun Laws
By Michelle Lee Edited by Alejandro J. Ramos and Muhammad Hani Ahsan Graphic by: Norie Wright and Arsh Naseer Introduction In recent years, the United States has seen a spike in gun-related violence and school shootings—heightening fear, anxiety, and trauma among many Americans. To enhance public safety, and reduce the risk of gun violence, the… Read more »
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Igniting Democracy: America’s Burning Need for Civic Education
By Alejandro Jose Ramos Edited by Muhammad Hani Ahsan Graphic by: Norie Wright and Ava Lagressa INTRODUCTION In an era marked by dynamic societal changes and evolving global landscapes, the role of civic education can guide the formation of responsible, engaged citizens. The United States, renowned for its democratic principles, faces a pressing need to… Read more »
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Green Building Codes: Challenges and Opportunities for Sustainable Buildings in the United States
By Muhammad Hani Ahsan, Katie Farrell, Dian Gu, and Huda Mehdi Shah Edited by: Annika McGraw Graphic by: Norie Wright and Ava Lagressa There are 124 million residential and 5.9 million commercial buildings in the United States.1 Buildings are energy intensive, produce greenhouse gases, and impact the natural environment significantly. In the United States, buildings… Read more »