Public Discourse

experiments in public discourse

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We want #copsoffcampus, but the UC system ignored our demands. Instead new UCPD policies propose systemwide response teams with full riot gear and allowing police officers to turn off body cameras at their discretion. Sign the opposing petition: https://t.co/gOxK06kQUF

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If the city is flooded, where do you plan to relocate these people? How much loss will we incur? Before it is too late, use your power to enact laws to create a change!

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Black people are 264% more likely than white people to be arrested for cannabis possession, even though they use at similar rates. The criminalization of drugs is rooted in racist policies. It's time for change. #MOREact

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Is the American education system fair? Education inequity has been a prevalent social issue for decades; however, academic studies and lived experiences tell us that educational inequity remains rampant in our society hurting the future of our children. #EdEquity

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The American government claims to support democracy yet only seems to do so when it’s in their favor. The U.S. supported the civil war in El Salvador in order to protect the interests of wealthy Americans.

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It only takes a quick google search to find out just how racially homogenous the Oscars are. In the past decade, 89% of the nominations in top categories went to white people. There is always some public outcry regarding the lack of racial diversity at the Oscars, but why does

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Imagine UCSB without UCPD. What work has to get done for ALL students to feel safe here? #CopsOffCampus

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As long as cannabis is still criminalized at the federal level, thousands of Americans will continue to serve federal prison sentences for cannabis-related offenses. Free everyone incarcerated for non-violent marijuana charges! #420 #cannabisjustice

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how are recent graduates expected to have years of job experience when the world has been in lock down? #callinghiringmanagers #opentowork

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Stemming from Trump era policy and protocols, migrants detained at the southern border are being kept in cruel conditions. They are branded and processed as illegal immigrants in need of removal.

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Substance abuse is often a mask for deeper problems, but never the solution. #mentalhealth

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On June 23, 2021, 13 years of silence will end for Britney Spears as she is given the opportunity to speak her truth directly to a judge. Hopefully, this day will result in a victory for the #freebritney movement and reform the legislation allowing conservator abuse! #letherspeak

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Everyone should have a place to live. Try & imagine living through a pandemic without a house. No human should be without a place of shelter & the stigmas surrounding homelessness need to change. For more resources & to learn more, check out: https://t.co/qKymkwGEvr

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What was washed more in 2020, hands or brains?

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As the U.S. rushes to vaccinate Americans the majority of the world is suffering from the hoarding of resources and lack of exported vaccine distributions. Vaccinations globally prevent vaccine mutations yet it seems to be that we are living through another global emergency.

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It’s time to hear, see, and believe survivors and put an end to victim blaming #timesup Toxic messages like “what were you wearing” suggest to survivors they contributed to their assault. The damaging remarks impact individuals and society by perpetuating rape culture.

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When recycling is contaminated, it can end up in the landfill. You are the last person to touch your trash: work to avoid contamination by #recyclingsmart so your waste can have a new life!