Our Resilient Food System & Supply Chain
20 million people work within the food production industry in the U.S. The pandemic has altered this sector and resulted in many …
The Broken School Lunch System
For too long, school lunches in the U.S. have been overlooked. Highly processed foods are often quickly thrown together with a …
The Mental Health Effects of Solitary Confinement & Imprisonment
The United States still has the highest number of inmates in the world, with more than 2 million people behind bars. For a segment of …
The Early American Diet
This week, we rewind back to the Great Depression, which forced millions of Americans to find new recipes and get creative with the …
The History of Football as the NFL Celebrates its 100th Anniversary
The National Football League was founded in 1920 – and it's no surprise that a lot has changed since then. Viewpoints speaks with three …
The Native American Vote: A Group Plagued By Voter Marginalization
There are more than 5.2 million Native Americans living in the U.S., yet only a small fraction cast a ballot each election cycle. What …
Inside U.S. College Admissions
How will COVID-19 change the college admissions process? Will more students stay close to home? Will standardized tests be a thing of …
Culture Crash: The Voices of African American Authors (2020)
Reading the works of black authors is an important part to better understanding why racial inequities still plague our country. We offer …
The Story of Apollo 8 (2020)
When we think back to the biggest space accomplishments in history, many of us instantly remember Apollo 11 – the mission that landed …
An Essential Industry: Construction in the U.S.
In most states, construction is deemed an essential service during the COVID-19 pandemic. With roadways fairly clear and schools …
The Dire State of Affordable Housing in America
The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated the housing crisis as many millions of Americans can no longer afford to pay rent or their monthly …
What You Didn’t Know About America’s Founding Father
The white hair, rosy cheeks and stark complexion are what we often picture when we think of our first president. But behind his looks …
