Issues in action

Discusses the history of immigration in the United States and around the world, why large migrations happen, the difficulties of their journeys, and how activists are seeking to protect refugee rights. Includes activities, a timeline, a glossary, and a book list for further reading.

Explores the history of the opioid crisis in the United States, and features ways to take action to help those struggling with addiction. Includes color photographs, a timeline, a glossary, and additional resources.

Discusses the history of mass incarceration in the United States, why there is a disproportionate number of minorities in prison, its ties to slavery and Jim Crow laws, and how activists are seeking changes to the criminal justice system. Includes activities, a timeline, a glossary, and a book list for further reading.

Discusses the history of income inequality in the United States, why women and minorities are paid less than white men, and how activists are seeking to guarantee equal pay for equal work. Includes activities, a timeline, a glossary, and a book list for further reading.

Covers the issue of gun violence in the United States, discussing its prevalence compared to other countries, its causes, and what can be done about it. Contains color photographs, text-related questions, a list of ways to take action, a timeline, a glossary, and further reading.