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06/10/2021

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04/03/2021

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26/02/2021

International Affairs: Nile Johnson' 24 delineates the reality of China's political model despite the United State's description of it as "aggressive."
http://theadvocatecornell.com/2021/01/06/chinese-diplomacy-the-west-vs-authoritarianism/

International AffairsLatestNile Johnson Chinese Diplomacy: The West vs. Authoritarianism January 6, 2021 January 6, 2021 by: Nile Johnson What you can do: Call your local Congressperson to increase the budget for the US State Department. Recent budget cuts have made retaining the effectiveness of US...

26/02/2021

Economics & Healthcare: Clare Della Valle' 24 describes period poverty and its stigmatization.
http://theadvocatecornell.com/2020/12/30/the-lesser-told-story-of-the-pandemics-impact-on-period-poverty/

Clare Della ValleEconomicsHealthcareLatest The Lesser-Told Story of the Pandemic’s Impact on Period Poverty December 30, 2020 December 30, 2020 by Clare Della Valle What You Can Do: Donate to organizations fighting for menstrual equity such as Period Equity, Happy Period, Period: The Menstrual Mov...

26/02/2021

Education: Ayesha Chari' 24 discusses how the Pledge of Allegiance is as "complicated and controversial as the history of the country itself."
http://theadvocatecornell.com/2021/01/02/the-pledge-of-allegiance-liberty-and-justice-for-all/

Ayesha ChariEducationLatest The Pledge of Allegiance: Liberty and Justice for All? January 2, 2021 January 5, 2021 by Ayesha Chari What you can do: Jabari Talbot’s story is just one of many examples of the criminalization of Black and other POC youth in schools. To create an environment where stud...

06/02/2021

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06/02/2021

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14/12/2020

Education: Anika Kumar '23 discusses how "the coronavirus has brought upon a surge of unfavorable circumstances that will pose both short-term and long-term consequences to children’s development."
http://theadvocatecornell.com/2020/11/25/the-permanent-developmental-impact-of-a-temporary-pandemic/

Anika KumarEducationLatest The Permanent Developmental Impact of a Temporary Pandemic November 25, 2020 November 27, 2020 by Anika Kumar What you can do: Call or write to your senator to help the Child Care Is Essential Act get passed https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/116/hr7027/comment Stay in...

14/12/2020

Criminal Justice: Marianella Herrera' 22 divulges "that technique employed by the criminal justice system hint at an answer where the exploitation of a suspect’s knowledge of their rights, or lack thereof, and an assumption of non-disability are paramount."
http://theadvocatecornell.com/2020/12/07/interrogation-techniques-and-their-impact-on-individuals-with-disabilities/

Criminal JusticeLatestMarianella Herrera Interrogation Techniques and Their Impact on Individuals with Disabilities December 7, 2020 December 7, 2020 by Marianella Herrera What Can You Do? Get involved in NACDL, where you can donate, find access to petitions and congressional contact information, an...

14/12/2020

Economics & Healthcare: Alexandra Bixler '21 writes of "the loss of health care for the recently laid-off workers" especially exacerbated by the coronavirus pandemic.
http://theadvocatecornell.com/2020/12/10/the-problem-with-employer-provided-insurance-and-the-increasing-necessity-of-single-payer/

Alexandra BixlerEconomicsHealthcareLatest The Problem with Employer-Provided Insurance, and the Increasing Necessity for Single-Payer December 10, 2020 December 14, 2020 by Alexandra Bixler What You Can Do:  Join a local single-payer advocacy group near you https://www.healthcare-now.org/join-a-loc...

28/11/2020

Criminal Justice: Andrew Talone '24 writes about how "Proposition 17 calls for an amendment to California’s constitution to restore the right to vote to individuals on parole for a felony. "
http://theadvocatecornell.com/2020/11/24/california-paves-a-path-of-restoration-for-parolees/

Andrew TaloneCriminal JusticeLatest California Paves a Path of Restoration for Parolees November 24, 2020 November 24, 2020 by Andrew Talone What you can do: It is crucial to note that Proposition 17 did not just magically appear on the ballot. It took thousands of signatures and extreme dedication....

28/11/2020

Economics & Environment: Nash Rougvie '24 writes about how reducing emissions from transportation is critical in mitigating the effects of climate change.
http://theadvocatecornell.com/2020/11/24/electric-cars-and-the-long-term-sustainability-of-transportation-in-the-united-states/

EconomicsEnvironmentLatestNash Rougvie Electric Cars and the Long-Term Sustainability of Transportation in the United States November 24, 2020 November 24, 2020 by Nash Rougvie What you can do: 1: Consider public transportation for commuting or long distances.  2: For short distance travel (roughly...

28/11/2020

Healthcare: Josette Barrans '21 discusses the "lack of mental health support in the American higher education system has been a long-standing issue that was only exacerbated and further exposed by the pandemic."
http://theadvocatecornell.com/2020/11/19/the-impact-of-remote-learning-on-college-students-mental-health/

Vector illustration of mental health concept with brain, flowers, helping hand EducationHealthcareJosette BarransLatest The Impact of Remote Learning on College Students’ Mental Health November 19, 2020 November 22, 2020 by Josette Barrans What you can do: Visit the PSYPACT advocacy page for resou...

28/11/2020

Economics: Nile Johnson' 24 discusses how "many of America’s corporate titans run the risk of becoming zombies."
http://theadvocatecornell.com/2020/11/24/covid-19-the-zombification-of-america/

EconomicsLatestNile Johnson COVID-19: The Zombification of America November 24, 2020 November 24, 2020 by Nile Johnson What you can do: Contact your local Congressperson to support a new stimulus bill as soon as possible with more restrictions on corporate behavior (Any corporate bailout should be h...

28/11/2020

Healthcare: Navya Chamiraju '24 analyzes why the prices of prescription drugs is increasing.
http://theadvocatecornell.com/2020/11/28/why-the-prices-of-prescription-drugs-is-increasing-and-how-to-stop-it/

HealthcareLatestNavya Chamiraju Why the Prices of Prescription Drugs is Increasing and How to Stop It November 28, 2020 November 28, 2020 by Navya Chamiraju What you can do: Become a volunteer for the National Patient Advocate Foundation or self-educate using the resources on their website https://w...

28/11/2020

Economics: Garret Emmons '23 discusses the implications of companies such as Uber, Lyft, and Doordash classifying their drivers as independent contractors, rather than employees.
http://theadvocatecornell.com/2020/11/19/uber-lyft-doordash-and-the-future-of-gig-workers/

EconomicsGarrett EmmonsLatest Uber, Lyft, DoorDash, and the Future of Gig Workers November 19, 2020 November 22, 2020 by Garrett Emmons What you can do: Be on the lookout for new initiatives in your state that would provide protections and benefits for gig driversTip fairly next time you take an Ube...

28/11/2020

Education & International Affairs: Brenner Beard '24 divulges how "Canada will be known as the first national body to openly accuse the Chinese of perpetrating genocide, should parliament carry the report further[5]. Beyond Canada, other countries refuse to take on the Chinese government."
http://theadvocatecornell.com/2020/11/24/silence-the-complicity-of-the-international-community-in-the-uyghur-genocide/

TOPSHOT - Demonstrators take part in a protest outside the Chinese embassy in Berlin on December 27, 2019, to call attention to Chinas mistreatment of members of the Uyghur community in western China. (Photo by John MACDOUGALL / AFP) (Photo by JOHN MACDOUGALL/AFP via Getty Images) Brenner BeardEduca...

19/11/2020

Environment: Lizzie Taber '24 discusses the vast environment impacts of the US military that is rarely brought up in discussions of climate change.
http://theadvocatecornell.com/2020/11/02/the-u-s-militarys-environmental-impact/

EnvironmentLatestLizzie Taber The U.S Military’s Environmental Impact November 2, 2020 November 9, 2020 by Lizzie Taber What You Can Do:  Check your representative’s voting records to see if they vote in accordance with environmental interests: https://www.govtrack.us/congress/votes [15]Write y...

05/11/2020

Economics & International Affairs: Bennett Sherr '21 presents the numerous labor problems that have surfaced as a result of the European Union's transnational expansion of market capabilities.
http://theadvocatecornell.com/2020/11/04/foreign-affairs-balancing-labor-rights-and-the-free-movement-of-goods-services-and-capital-within-the-european-union/

Bennett SherrEconomicsInternational Affairs Foreign Affairs: Balancing Labor Rights and the Free Movement of Goods, Services, and Capital Within the European Union November 4, 2020 November 4, 2020 What You Can Do? Support labor movements in your home communities and countries.Vote for pro-labor Mem...

05/11/2020

Environment: Nash Rougvie '24 writes of the implications of the mass exodus from urban centers that have occurred in response to the pandemic.
http://theadvocatecornell.com/2020/11/02/covid-19-and-americas-urban-sustainability-crisis/

EnvironmentNash Rougvie COVID-19 and America’s Urban Sustainability Crisis November 2, 2020 November 4, 2020 By: Nash Rougvie What can you do: If you live in a suburb, talk to local policymakers about adopting mixed-use zoning, which can be helpful in ensuring more sustainable development. For inf...

05/11/2020

Criminal Justice: Marianella Herrera '22 questions "as the initial momentum of this movement [Black Lives Matter] continues to fade, will society perform its due diligence in preserving its message instead of relegating it to a moment in history?"
http://theadvocatecornell.com/2020/10/12/democratic-party-deliverance-on-abolishing-systemic-racism/

Criminal JusticeLatestMarianella Herrera Democratic Party Deliverance on Abolishing Systemic Racism October 12, 2020 October 20, 2020 by Marianella Herrera What Can You Do? Register to vote, apply for an absentee ballot, or check your registration status at https://www.vote.org/ Donate to The Colle...

04/11/2020

Healthcare: Aurora Basnet '23 divulges how the death of Ruth Bader Ginsburg '54 has brought the fate of the ACA hanging in the balance once again, as on November 10th the Supreme Court will make its final ruling on the ACA’s constitutionality.
http://theadvocatecornell.com/2020/11/02/another-attack-on-the-affordable-care-act/

Concept still life of the U.S. Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. The struggle to provide affordable healthcare to the public. Close-up of a medical stethoscope laying on top of a Affordable Care Act Manual Book. Aurora BasnetHealthcare Another Attack on The Affordable Care Act November 2,....

04/11/2020

Healthcare: Josette Barrans '21 discusses how the COVID-19 pandemic has brought the discussion of mandatory vaccinations and the anti-vaxxer movement to a new level.
http://theadvocatecornell.com/2020/10/19/considering-mandatory-vaccination/

HealthcareJosette BarransLatest Considering Mandatory Vaccination October 19, 2020 October 20, 2020 by Josette Barrrans What can you do? Educate yourself about future COVID-19 vaccines to help spread awareness and aid in the likely public education campaign that will come with the vaccine.“How to ...

04/11/2020

Education: Anika Kumar '23 discusses how COVID-19 is exacerbating pre-existing inequality in education.

http://theadvocatecornell.com/2020/11/02/covid-19-the-perpetuator-of-historic-inequality-in-education/

Anika KumarEducationLatest COVID-19: The Perpetuator of Historic Inequality in Education November 2, 2020 November 4, 2020 by Anika Kumar What you can do:  Read about the Heroes Act and lobby your senator to help it get passed! Use the following link to call or write to your representative in Congr...

04/11/2020

Economics: Adelina Branescu '22 and Alexandra Bixler '21 look at how the American political campaign finance system disproportionately benefits male politicians.

http://theadvocatecornell.com/2020/10/20/our-campaign-finance-system-overwhelmingly-benefits-men-but-we-can-fix-this/

Adelina BranescuAlexandra BixlerEconomicsLatest Our Campaign Finance System Overwhelmingly Benefits Men, But We Can Fix This October 20, 2020 October 20, 2020 by Alexandra Bixler & Adelina Branescu What Can You Do? Volunteer, donate, or start your own chapter of American Promise, an organization ded...

25/10/2020

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