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As U.S. Shifts Arctic Strategy to Counter Russia, Allies Offer Valuable Info
Sep 24, 2021
Fabian Villalobos @doktor_wolfhaus

U.S. strategy is shifting toward a renewed focus on the Arctic region, reflecting increasing Russian military activity there. The extreme Arctic environment requires specialized equipment and procedures. U.S. forces could benefit from the knowledge and capabilities of partners and allies with extensive Arctic experience.
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Renters' Last Chance for Pandemic Aid Before Evictions Resume
Sep 24, 2021
George Zuo

The pandemic has battered Los Angeles renters, and a new wave of pain is coming with the moratorium on evictions ending September 30. But this housing crisis doesn't have to turn into a new homelessness crisis. Californians with incomes below 80% of their area's median are eligible to receive funds from the COVID-19 Rent Relief program.
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China-Pakistan Partnership, Media Literacy, Incarcerated Parents: RAND Weekly Recap
Sep 24, 2021

This weekly recap focuses on the China-Pakistan partnership in light of the Taliban's rise to power, media literacy education, parenting from prison, and more.
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Approaches and Obstacles to Teaching Media Literacy
Sep 23, 2021
Garrett Baker, Susannah Faxon-Mills, et al.

The majority of U.S. public schools address media literacy competencies in some manner. But according to K–12 teachers, instruction is unevenly implemented, at best, and obstacles are common. Media literacy education also varies across schools of different ethnic compositions and poverty levels.

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Suicide Prevention for U.S. Veterans: The Need for Data-Driven Solutions

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International Reference Pricing Would Have Saved the U.S. $83.5 Billion in 2020

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Understanding Russian Grand Strategy

Initial COVID-19 Vaccination Campaign in the United States Prevented Nearly 140,000 Deaths

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