1/ Joe Biden has been voted the next president of the United States in an election that tested America’s democratic institutions. #Election2020qz.com/1929432/trump-…
2/ US voters tend to participate less now than in the past, and indeed less than those in other contemporary democracies. But the 2020 election saw the most participation in 120 years: qz.com/1929084/the-tr…
3/ US voter participation might not be the only thing that’s changing. Several signs point to a future in which mail-in ballots will represent a large chunk of votes in a general election, even after the pandemic. qz.com/1929165/why-th…
4/ What remains true about US voting habits is that people in the densest parts of the country went strongly for Democrats, while rural areas overwhelmingly went for Republicans: qz.com/1927392/the-ru…
5/ After all is said and done, will a recount change anything? In short, it’s very unlikely.
The states where Trump is pushing for recounts are Georgia, Pennsylvania, Nevada, and Arizona. qz.com/1929357/what-a…
6/ From coronavirus, to international relations, to climate crisis management, one thing we can be certain about is that president-elect Joe Biden has his work cut out for him: qz.com/1928560/bidens…
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1/ Over the last four years, the Trump administration has capitalized on resentments to wage war against the H-1B visa program, which has brought skilled immigrants into the US for 30 years. (📝 by @_ananyaaa) qz.com/guide/h-1b-vis…
2/ The program is an engine for US economic growth. Data show that despite the Trump administration’s clampdown, the H-1B’s charm holds steadfast. Thousands more people apply than there are visas available. qz.com/india/1915511/…
3/ The H-1B visa is not perfect. But experts say reforming it—instead of just restricting it—could actually boost productivity and innovation. qz.com/india/1915511/…
1/ Covid-19 has forced universities across America to reckon with online higher education, many for the first time. (📝 by @Ostaley) qz.com/1895276/covid-…
2/ Some universities—seizing an opportunity to cut expenses—are embracing a hybrid model, where students attend classes online and in person. qz.com/1895276/covid-…
3/ Some universities looking for a path online have bought for-profit colleges. The strategy gives schools a new revenue stream without the trouble of building their own programs, but has invited significant criticism from faculty. (📝by @mbcheng15) qz.com/1891240/why-ar…
1/ #BlackLivesMatter protests are prompting organizations around the world to finally rethink the way they do business.
But "rethinking" is just the first step on a long path ahead. ow.ly/yFN250Aze8G
2/ Anti-racist efforts encompass traditional diversity and inclusion concerns, but what distinguishes it is the scope of its ambitions. (📝by @SarahLizChar) ow.ly/Qhba50Aze9r
3/ For perspective, there are only five Black CEOs at the head of Fortune 500 companies, and just 3% of executive or senior leadership positions at Fortune 500 firms are held by Black people.
1/ As the world reels from the physical and economic effects of coronavirus, we're just beginning to see the impact of another struggle: mental health. ow.ly/s1cl50At0m9
2/ The US mental health care system isn't serving all patients in need. Here are the numbers: ow.ly/Aqti50At0nB
3/ Experts predict that the pandemic will leave higher rates of mental health conditions in its wake. Without access to mental health services, patients may find themselves in crisis. ow.ly/Aqti50At0nB