UFCJC Alumna and Michigan High School Student Win 2024 Student Freedom of Information Awards
November 18, 2024
Kun Xu Named New Director of UFCJC Media Effects and Technology Lab and Research Lab
November 18, 2024
Study: A Scientist’s Gender May Influence Perceptions of Likability, Competence and Trust
November 14, 2024
John Freeman Wins First Place in UF International Center Global Culture Photo Contest
November 14, 2024
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The Election is Over. How Do we Make Progress on Social Issues?
As the political environment changes, one thing won't change: We still will face a raft of thorny social problems — a critical lack of affordable housing, a changing climate that brings disaster upon disaster, gun violence, a lack of affordable health care and so much more. "If we hope to make any progress on these issues — and yes, I believe we can make progress, particularly at the local and state levels — advocacy organizations on both sides of the aisle will need to engage a broader swath of people."
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