Systemic Racism
The legacy of ‘redlining’. How earlier urban zoning reinforces racial segregation
While the practice may no longer be legal, its reinforcement of racial segregation and disparity has had enduring consequences for American cities.
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Outbreak or breakout? How to protect prison populations from COVID-19
COVID-19 has set many prisoners free, but some say not enough.
Systemic Racism
What does ‘Defund the Police’ really mean?
Many people are pressing for reforms that address the historical racial injustice in policing in a way that better serves people of colour and saves lives.
The plight of Peru illustrates the danger of COVID-19 to developing countries
It's not over yet. The pandemic is accelerating in a number of low- and middle-income countries with underfunded healthcare systems and large shadow economies.
Why symbols of injustice matter and what to do with them
The killing of George Floyd and dwindling tolerance for systemic racism have emboldened people to raze divisive monuments that may have otherwise endured.
Human Rights
Así es como COVID-19 está afectando a los pueblos indígenas
En todo el mundo, la pandemia ha amenazado a las comunidades indígenas que se han vuelto especialmente vulnerables debido a la marginación socioeconómica.
COVID-19
This is how COVID-19 is affecting indigenous people
Around the world, the pandemic has menaced indigenous communities made especially vulnerable by socio-economic marginalization.
COVID-19
COVID-19 lockdowns have silenced urban noise. Now it's coming back
For city dwellers around the world, coronavirus-related lockdowns quelled the daily bustle that usually surrounds them. That has not always been welcomed.
Future of Media, Entertainment and Culture
Bienvenidos a la era COVID-19 del deporte mundial
La reanudación de la Bundesliga frente a los estadios vacíos marcó una etapa importante en lo que promete ser una carrera incómoda y desigual para restaurar el deporte mundial.
Welcome to the COVID-19 era of world sport
The Bundesliga’s restart in front of empty stadiums marked a significant leg in what promises to be an awkward, uneven race to restore global sport.
Antarctica: the final coronavirus-free frontier. But will it stay that way?
The region has had close calls, including a cruise ship that was en route in April before 60% of the people on board tested positive for the coronavirus.
Human Rights
COVID-19 is more deadly for some ethnic groups
The disproportionate impact on African-Americans in much of the US is becoming clearer, and evidence points to an equally unnerving trend in the UK.
Africa
What does COVID-19 still have in store for Africa?
Coronavirus hasn't had the same the sort of devastating impact on Africa as it has elsewhere, according to official statistics. That may not last.
Air Pollution
COVID-19 restrictions have cleared the air. For now
The pandemic has ground economic activity to a halt. It’s also given us a glimpse of what might be possible with cleaner modes of transport and trade.
COVID-19
As countries attempt to restart, this tool tracks COVID-19's path across Europe
The World Economic Forum has built a new visual tool that offers a dynamic closer look at the spread of confirmed cases within several European nations.