Current events and societal issues

Current Issues:

• Covid-19 pandemic continuing to wreak havoc on health, economy, and society
• Ukrainian war and its geopolitical ramifications
• Inflation and its plight on consumers and businesses
• Climate change and sustainability
• Political and social unrest across the globe

Social Issues:

• Racial and social justice
• Gender equality and women’s rights
• Economic inequality and poverty
• Mental health and well-being
• Education and access to quality healthcare
• Immigration and refugee rights
• Gun violence and mass shootings
• Freedom of speech and the spread of misinformation
• The impact of social media on society

• How the US midterm elections could impact domestic and foreign policy
• The European energy crisis will have worldwide ramifications
• The continuing conflict of Israel and Palestine
• The humanitarian nightmare awaiting Afghanistan after the Taliban came to power
• Rising tensions between China and Taiwan

Issues of Society:

• Rising hate crimes and extremism
• Automation’s impact on jobs
• The affordability crisis, coupled with wealth divides
• Mental health equity and access issues
• Challenges and opportunities around diversity and inclusion