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Talking the Talk – How Cities Shape Migration Narratives on the Global Agenda

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Global Insight by Janina Stürner-Siovitz

Cities use migration-focused narratives not only in an attempt to influence global discussions, but also to achieve concrete outcomes for transforming local realities.

Skyline of Paris on a sunny day
Rob Potvin
Global Cities

Local Narratives on Migrant Integration: Cities' Strategies Could Gain Momentum after COVID

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Global Insight by Anna Piccinni

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought to light an opportunity for moving societies towards inclusion and social cohesion, rather than xenophobia.

A medical tent at a migrant camp in Mexico during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Reuters
Global Health

George Floyd Protests and Public Opinion

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Running Numbers by Coauthors

​Recent surveys show that a majority of Americans sympathize with the protests occurring across the country since the death of George Floyd.

Protestors hold signs during a demonstration after the death of George Floyd.
Joel Marklund
Inclusion and Equity

As Countries Reopen, Publics Concerned About Possible Second Wave

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Running Numbers by Coauthors

An update on global public opinion on the COVID-19 pandemic reviews survey results from countries in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Map of coronavirus cases in the US
Brian McGowan
Global Health

A Water Mold Helped Kill a Million People, Then Changed Science Forever

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Global Food for Thought by Mike Kelleher

A special guest commentary piece explaining the historic breakthrough for a durable and safe solution for late-blight potato disease.

Baskets of potatoes
Eric Prouzet
Food and Agriculture

Deep Dish Takes You Inside the Global Response to COVID-19

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Global Insight by Brian Hanson

Highlights from recent Deep Dish podcast episodes covering COVID-19 response in Germany, New Zealand, Japan, Europe, and South Korea.

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Arden visits Admiralty House in Sydney.
REUTERS
Global Health

One Child, One Classroom – The Lifelong Cost of Malnutrition

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Global Food for Thought by Roger Thurow

Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia each lose about 11 percent of GDP annually. In our global economy, a stunted child anywhere becomes a stunted child everywhere.

A young child feeds two goats
Heifer International
Food and Agriculture

Global Public Opinion on COVID Varies by Whether Spread is Considered Under Control

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Running Numbers by Coauthors

An update on global public opinion on the pandemic reviews survey results from countries in North and South America, Europe, Asia, and the Gulf States.

A store closed sign, due to the COVID-19 pandemic
Erik McLean
Global Health

Is the Coronavirus Turning Americans Against China?

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Running Numbers by Craig Kafura

Americans are generally distrustful of China's handling of international relations, but recent polling finds that Americans have a more negative view on China than ever before.

United States and China flags
CDC Global
Public Opinion

Pandemic Offers an Opportunity to Revitalize, Reinforce Local Food Economies

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Global Food for Thought by Tom Poole

Despite stresses caused by the pandemic there are resources to further develop symbiotic relationships between producers, suppliers, and consumers.

People shop at a community food bank
Joel Muniz
Food and Agriculture