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What is the Automotive Recycling Industry and its Prospective Future?
Get PDFAn explanation of the current automotive recycling industry. Looking in depth at aspects such as its sustainability and key businesses involved in the industry and the roles they play in it
We Didn’t Start the Fire: For and Against Koppelman on the Corruption of Libertarianism
Get PDFAt the philosophic core of libertarianism is a set of market-oriented commitments that are entirely compatible with, and indeed congenial to, traditional leftist concerns with the well-being of the disadvantaged in society. But over the past several decades, the libertarian movement has fallen increasingly under the spell of toxic, callous, right-wing versions of libertarianism that scorn empathy while championing the cause of the economic winners in society at the expense of those who lose out.
That’s one way of stating the central thesis of Andrew Koppelman’s book Burning Down the House. And that thesis, so stated, is one I emphatically, albeit lugubriously, endorse.
However, Koppelman’s conceptual map of the libertarian landscape, his take on how its elements interrelate, his sense of where its merits and deficits lie, his diagnoses and proposed remedies, are radically different from mine. So I come to his book as neither an ally nor an opponent, exactly, but rather from a more oblique angle.
There is a tendency, one of long standing, for libertarians and leftists to caricature and demonise each other’s positions, and indeed each other period. Koppelman is refreshing in his determination to avoid this tendency —to seek not only to be fair to both sides, but indeed to find within each side valuable insights from which the other side can profit. And this determination is a laudable one. As we’ll see, though, I do not think he entirely succeeds in escaping the temptation to caricature and to demonise; there are cases where he brings a sledgehammer or a blowtorch to tasks that seem to me to require tweezers or a fan (a winnowing fan, the kind one uses to separate the wheat from the chaff)
Educational Choice: The Legacy of \u3ci\u3eMeyer v. Nebraska\u3c/i\u3e and \u3ci\u3ePierce v. Society of Sisters\u3c/i\u3e: Introduction
Get PDFOne hundred years ago, in 1925, in a lawsuit brought by parochial and private schools, the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously struck down an Oregon state law requiring children to attend only public schools. Two years earlier, in 1923, the Court struck down a state law prohibiting the teaching of foreign languages to young children. Midway between the hundredth anniversaries of these two decisions—in March 2024—the Classical Liberal Institute at New York University School of Law sponsored a symposium in conjunction with this Journal on “Educational Choice: The Legacy of Meyer v. Nebraska and Pierce v. Society of Sisters”.
This Introduction gives an overview of how and why growing numbers of American families now opt for alternatives to the public schools for their children. Longstanding concerns about educational quality have been compounded more recently by concerns about ideological bias and sexual politics in public school classrooms.
The Meyer and Pierce decisions—so long as they last—ensure that educational alternatives, and parental choice about their children’s schooling, have a degree of constitutional protection. The symposium papers which follow explore the implications of these decisions for schooling policies in America today and in times to come
Navigating Sovereignty and Global Economic Norms: Balancing IMF and World Bank Adjustment Policies with Developmental Realities
Get PDFThe Structural Adjustment Programs (SAPs) administered by the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank aim to foster economic stability, growth, and poverty reduction in developing countries. However, the varied outcomes of these programs underscore the challenges of applying standardized economic reforms across diverse geopolitical landscapes. This analysis calls for a paradigm shift towards more tailored, context-sensitive approaches that recognize the unique circumstances of each recipient country. By prioritizing flexibility and local engagement, SAPs can better support sustainable development and economic stability, aligning international financial policies with the complex realities of global economic diversity
Famílias Indigenas Entre Mundos: Standing in Pachakuti, Living in Chi’xi Within the Constellation of Their Comunidad de Saberes
No full textTo be Indigenous is to be la luz del mundo, to stand in your light and spread your sunrays, no matter winds or clouds of colonization that strive to dim you. This qualitative study explored ways Indigenous Latine families negotiate a sense of place within onto-epistemological realities and their home culture of learning and Western education. This research is desire-based (Eve Tuck, 2009), creating our own project of modernity, grounded in one Indigenous family’s experience within their Andean community. Drawing from Critical Latine Indigeneities Framework (Blackwell et al., 2017) and Chicana Feminist Epistemologies (Bernal, 1998), using an Entre Mundos methodology, this study centers Indigenous Latine narraciones orales and testimonios through poetic inquiry to sit and learn within the constellation of Indigenous Latine families’ comunidad de saberes (Urrieta, 2013). Learnings emerging from this study sit in an understanding of No es Saber, es Sentir. To be Indigenous is to embody Watjimanta Kawsayninchista Uqharikapuy that is ancestral, spiritual, and relationship driven, living with, not over other beings. Contending colonial forces rooted in onto-epistemological conflicts is to be in a state of pachakuti, renewal, where Indigenous families find themselves in chi’xi (Cusicanqui, 2012), a powerful place of transformation and possibility; Nitaj Ancha Jatun, Nitaj Ancha Juchuy responds to the tension of chi’xi, grounding them in their ancestral knowings. Sitting in pockets of grandmothers, and stories of los abuelos, this study is about epistemic resistance, claims resurgence and offers more beauty to the world, on its own terms
Advancing Equity in Financial Aid for Black Students: A Document Analysis Study of Student Equity Plans in California Community Colleges
Get PDFThis study examined how California Community Colleges (CCCs) constructed financial aid discourse in Student Equity Plans (SEPs) and assessed whether these strategies mitigated or perpetuated racial disparities for Black students. Previous scholarship identified racial inequities in financial aid systems and explored how equity planning documents addressed race; yet, the influence of institutional discourse on financial aid access remained underexamined. This study contributed to the literature by applying critical race hermeneutics (CRH) to examine how SEPs outlined financial aid strategies, with particular attention to the framing of work–study opportunities and the extent to which the SEP intended to employ race-conscious approaches.
A qualitative document analysis of 49 SEPs was conducted to evaluate whether financial aid language was race-neutral, race-conscious, or reflective of hegemonic whiteness. Guided by research questions that explored the racial framing of financial aid discourse, the study interrogated whether SEPs acknowledged structural barriers Black students faced and how financial aid strategies were constructed to address these inequities. Although many SEPs recognized that Black students experienced disproportionate impact (DI) in key metrics such as enrollment, persistence, transfer, and completion, they often failed to translate these findings into race-conscious financial aid strategies. Instead, colleges frequently defaulted to universal or race-neutral approaches that overlooked the specific structural barriers Black students have faced. This gap highlights the need for financial aid reform that not only acknowledges inequities but also incorporates race-conscious policies and targeted interventions to address them. Without such intentional efforts, the institutional acknowledgment of DI becomes performative rather than transformative
The Integration Struggles of Myanmar/Burmese-Catholic Youth Refugees in the United States
Get PDFABSTRACT
Myanmar, previously known as Burma, generates a significant yearly refugee exodus stemming from ongoing ethnic conflicts, political instability, human rights violations, and the targeted persecution of Christian minority groups. Individuals seek shelter and improved opportunities in other nations. From 2011 to 2023, for example, Burmese refugees represented the largest group among U.S. refugee arrivals, accounting for 18 per cent.
Presently, there is a lack of knowledge about what the Burmese-Catholic youth refugees experiences during their integration journey into the US society. This qualitative study aimed to shed light on how the larger socio-cultural and religious environment intersects with Burmese-Catholic youth identity to influence their integration experiences. Bronfenbrenner’s Bioecological System Theory, as well as Intersectionality Theory, were used as the conceptual frameworks to examine how various factors intersect and affect the experiences of Burmese-Catholic youth refugees.
Nine participants were selected from Kansas, Indiana, and Minnesota to share their life stories pre- and post-resettlement in the US. Multiple semi-structured qualitative interviews were conducted with each interviewee. The central research questions were: How do cultural, social, economic, and religious factors support or challenge the integration experiences of Burmese-Catholic youth refugees into US society? In what ways, if any, does gender identity affect Burmese-Catholic young refugees as they integrate into US society? In what manner do Catholic parishes and dioceses, as well as other organizations, influence the process of integration for Burmese-Catholic refugees into US society?
Key findings include a) identification of socio-intercultural and socioeconomic hurdles; b) limited access to Catholic education; c) females normally deferred to men; d) parishes, dioceses, and faith-based organizations provided support but support was often inadequate; e) youth had many recommendations to improve their situations. The study results show that participants, despite facing the difficulties of managing socio-intercultural transitional identities, facing limited access to Catholic education, and dealing with marginalization in a new setting, exhibited resilience driven by their faith. Their experiences underscore how Catholic educational resources and aid from Catholic institutions have profoundly influenced integration, community relationships, and the enhancement of both their human and social capital.
Keywords: Burmese-Catholic Youth Refugees, Integration Struggles, Burmese-Catholic Ethnic Communitie
Electronic Medical Record Clinical Decision Support Across the OB Continuum of Care: Enhancing Doula Education and Usage
Get PDFBackground: The United States is seeing an uptick in maternal deaths by 159% since 2019, with maternal mortality higher with cesarean procedures (Hoyert, 2020; Riches et al., 2024[LC1] ). UC San Diego Health NTSV C-Section rates between September 2024 – October 2024 ranged between 22-54%, well above the benchmark of 23.4% in California (Slone, n.d.). Doulas are trained to care for the mother before, during, and after birth by being an advocate, providing physical and emotional support, and being a continuous support person (Dekker, 2017). Doulas have been shown to improve birthing outcomes by providing these support mechanisms, particularly in NTSV (Nulliparous, Term, Singleton, Vertex) caesarean-section rates (Sobczak et al., 2023). Evidence supports the use of early education through patient portals to support resource use such as doulas.
Purpose of Project: The volunteer program at UCSD called Hearts and Hands provides doulas to mothers at no cost. Currently, the program is underutilized due to a minimal to no educational material given at the 32-week outpatient appointment. The purpose of this project is to add an automation in a 32-week provider order set, triggering patient education in the after-visit summary electronically in the EHR for providers to use at the 32-week appointment so that patients can also view the material in the patient portal and then trigger in the patient\u27s inpatient chart upon admission to educate them again about the services. This project aims to increase doula usage at the bedside to reduce adverse birthing outcomes, such as NTSV c-sections.
Methods: Clinical decision support (CDS) build included a smart set was updated to include information about doulas at the 32-week appointment. In this smart set, updated education about the volunteer doula program was provided along with contact information, which triggered information being uploaded to the after-visit summary in both Spanish and English. An order set was also created for the clinician to alert the doula coordinator for birthing persons wanting a doula. For the inpatient side, the flowsheet was updated to include a link to the on-call doula calendar in the EHR. There were also updates to whether a doula was present at active delivery to better capture the data. A tip sheet was created to remind registered nurses at the bedside about the updated changes.
Evaluation of Outcomes/Results: At the end of the go-live 3-month period, doula education in portal by providers increased in both Hillcrest and La Jolla campuses. There was also a slight increase in requested doulas for La Jolla when patients arrived to triage but not in Hillcrest. There was an increase in doulas arriving at the bedside for both Hillcrest and La Jolla post-build launch. NTSV C-section rates with doulas at Hillcrest post-CDS build averaged 12.5%, with the NTSV c-section rates with doulas were 19.5% at La Jolla. With the data collected from September 2024 to February 2025 pre and post implementation comparing all deliveries against deliveries with a doula with NTSV c-section rates, there is statistical significance of (p value= 0.0424) at Hillcrest. However, there was no statistical significance of NTSV c-section rates noted for all deliveries against deliveries with a doula at La Jolla (p =0.0860).
Conclusion:It is essential to incorporate clinical decision support tools such as utilizing smart phrases early in the patient’s health journey until admission to provide up-to-date information for doula services. Consideration should be made to continually update and remind and incorporate evidence-based services, especially now supported by Medi-Cal, and educate both providers and patients accordingly within the electronic health care record (EHR). Considerations should also be made regarding provider electronic workflows and ensuring future build does not also impact operational flow
Exploring the Environmental Impacts of Telemental Health Counseling: Balancing Accessibility, Sustainability, and Climate Concerns
Get PDFIn response to the COVID-19 pandemic, a nation-wide quarantine was mandated, which had a significant impact on the economy, healthcare, and lifestyle. It also dramatically changed the way mental health services were delivered. Many clinicians in private practice and at agencies rapidly transitioned the administration of mental health treatment to an online platform. The rapid upsurge of utilization of telemental health counseling (TMHC) yielded unexpected environmental benefits that have come to light by recent research. Some researchers shared concerns of TMHC efficacy compared to in-person counseling, however, other research comparing TMHC to in-person found comparable therapeutic outcomes. Research has also identified several knock-on effects such as increasing the accessibility and convenience of counseling services, while simultaneously reducing cost, and most importantly, reducing impact on climate change. This article reviews recent evidence and argues that TMHC has significant implications for the mental health field as a whole, specifically in its potential to mitigate the impact on climate change