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Mass Cremations in India

As India’s second wave of Covid-19 sweeps through the country, Bodies have piled up as people wait endlessly for beds and oxygen supplies. Now, weeks later, the Indian capital has run out of space for burial, with some sites working non-stop as death rates surge. New Delhi’s public parks and parking lots operate as mass […]

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by Joy Ng
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The Olympics 2021 Debate

There are roughly 100 days to go until the Tokyo Olympics, but there has been fanfare on whether or not the games should continue because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The coronavirus has proved fatal and Japan is struggling to contain the virus. Furthermore, a surge in cases has erupted in major countries around the world, […]

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by lindsaywong924
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Transgender Bans on Sports

In the United States, during the 2021 legislative session, 34 states are considering prohibiting transgender girls from participating in interscholastic sports teams. Joining Idaho as the first to do so in 2020, Alabama, Tennessee, Mississippi, Arkansas, and South Dakota have also passed prohibitions and enacted the bans into law. Soon after, in Florida, lawmakers passed […]

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by Tiana Thwin
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Vaccination Ethics

First appeared in 1798, vaccines have played important roles in many global public health successes. From the eradication of smallpox to HPV vaccine, vaccination is recognized as the most effective method in preventing infectious diseases. Yet, vaccination has been subject to many controversies, with ethical debates revolving their development and regulation.  Vaccine Policies In the […]

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by Joy Ng
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Instagram has recently added a pronouns feature to implement into your bio. Putting pronouns in social media bios is a great way to normalize all types of people putting their pronouns, therefore promoting inclusivity and encourage a healthier, safe space where gender is respected. Regardless if you are cishet or not, sharing your pronouns is a form of symbolic solidarity that furthers the ongoing conversation about gender, and teaches people not to assume. Make sure to check out The Unread Initiative’s guide to how to add pronouns on your Instagram bio here! Instagram now allows up to four pronouns, as well as the option whether or not to share to public or just your followers. **Make sure your Instagram is updated to the latest version first.** The third episode of The Unread Initiative’s podcast, “The World in Our Eyes” has been uploaded. On this episode, we discuss the Black Lives Matter protests and the prevalence of mass shootings. To listen on Spotify, use the code on the last slide or search for “The World in Our Eyes”. Even though many of us think of Disney films fondly and nostalgically, it’s hard to deny that Disney has a lack of diversity. Despite attempts to be genuine, animations, live-action films, and even theme parks fail to authentically and accurately represent diverse groups of people. Internal changes should be made within the corporation before they can deliver authentic content. The COVID-19 pandemic has brought struggles to all sectors of society, one, in particular, is the election process given the massive US presidential elections in 2020. The pandemic has popularized other forms of voting to combat social distancing and lockdown restrictions. However, months after the election, questions still linger in the atmosphere as to whether we should only vote in-person? With the pandemic still raging on in 2021, it seems like hate crimes against the Asian community will continue to rise. Despite this, the support within the Asian community is stronger than ever. Asians and allies are doing everything they can to stand in solidarity, to shed light on this issue, and discourage racist acts. As more people speak out against it, there is hope that fewer hate crimes take place and the Asian community can live life peacefully, without being threatened or at risk. 3 months into his entry into the oval office, President Joe Biden has taken the initiative to put his “American Rescue Plan” in reality through the numerous policies passed recently. Those of which address significant issues of the American society as promised during his election campaign. Yet the question begs whether it is enough to “heal America”. This month, we are celebrating Women’s History Month and honoring important women in history. Besides the women in this list, there are so many other women who have contributed to the advancement of women’s rights and feminism. Swipe through to learn about the women who have changed the course of history towards a better future. Many women have spoken about their experiences with sexism in the entertainment industry. Some talked about the focus on their physical appearance while others addressed the gender pay gap. It is time to change the narrative to ensure that women are properly treated in the Hollywood scenery. There’s a child who’s in her home that has lead paint on the walls; she’s drinking water from the tap that might have toxin contamination in it; she’s playing in a playground that has arsenic in the soil; she’s developing asthma because of the polluting facilities next door; she goes into her school that has mold inside. This is the reality of millions of children from BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color) and low-income communities. A reflection of a decades-long fight - pollution is segregated. To read more, swipe left.