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The recent string of mass shootings across the country have reignited the debate about gun control. To speak more about the topic, The 21st was joined by a Democratic member of the Illinois House of Representatives.
Therapists have seen an uptick in clients since the pandemic started. The 21st spoke with three guests about burnout among mental health workers and who’s taking care of them.
The 21st was joined by three public radio journalists to hear more about vaccine rollout, educating students who are homeless and mandating inclusive sex education in K-12 schools.
President Biden is likely to face questions on his response to recent mass shootings, an influx of migrants at the southern border and the continued coronavirus crisis, as he holds his first formal White House press conference Thursday since taking office.
Many Asian American women say they are either invisible or ignored because of dangerous, misogynistic stereotypes. They are finding their voices in the wake of the tragic shootings at Atlanta area spas. Two guests joined The 21st to talk about anti Asian history and ways to change perceptions of Asian women.
