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Science has a history of excluding marginalized groups, including people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer, and other marginalized gender and sexual identities (LGBTQ+), and recent calls urge the wildlife sciences to address disparities. Literature on inclusion in the life sciences generally has focused on personal affirmation and has neglected comprehensive discussion of barriers rooted in historical, structural, and sociocultural context. In our literature review, we construct a narrative highlighting the intersections between historic LGBTQ+ exclusion in society and wildlife science due to current policy trends, pressures of cis‐heteronormativity, and survival barriers on LGBTQ+ people in wildlife sciences in the United States. Wildlife scientists must have competency on LGBTQ+ marginalization topics to advance inclusion in our discipline, and this should include comprehension of historic and current legislation and social perceptions. To bolster inclusion efforts, we recommend thoughtful data collection on experiences of LGBTQ+ people within the wildlife sciences. To address root causes of exclusion, institutions and organizations should address disparities in financial support, housing, and physical and mental health resources as part of LGBTQ+ advocacy, in addition to interpersonal efforts. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article discusses the controversy surrounding the 20th century U.S. mural titled "Life of Washington," by Victor Arnautoff at George Washington High School in San Francisco, California, within the context of the American collective memory of historic racism, slavery and U.S. President George Washington. 1960s-era High school students' resentment of the depiction of African Americans in the aforementioned mural from a colonial perspective is discussed.

The article provides an overview on the history of U.S. prison system. It mentions about the establishment of U.S. Medical Center for Federal Prisons by the Federal Bureau of Prisons; an account of criminal justice system of the country; and overview of sentencing and sanctions imposed on the criminals.

The article explores changes to laws concerning sexual violence in the U.S. Topics discussed include definition of rape, according to the English Common Law, which Colonial Americans relied primarily on, first major reform to rape law in the U.S., and sexual violence of White supremacist groups against black women due to the emancipation of slaves as stated in the Reconstruction amendments to the U.S. Constitution between 1865 and 1870.

The article discusses grass roots political activism and the Down Home North Carolina progressive policy organization in relation to an effort to turn North Carolina from a conservative to a more politically liberal state as of 2018. Activists Brigid Flaherty and Sharon "Lois" Cullins are addressed, along with the political aspects of health care, race relations, and economic issues in North Carolina. Social justice in the Blue Ridge Mountains region is assessed.

The article critiques the book "Natural Causes: An Epidemic of Wellness, the Certainty of Dying, and Killing Ourselves to Live Longer" by Barbara Ehrenreich. The political and biological aspects of death are addressed, along with the physical limitations of human beings and the history of medical innovations. American life expectancy and health care access disparities are examined, along with the impacts of class, race, and gender on inequalities.

A biography of Japanese fisherman Manjirō, who later became instrumental in Japan's relations with the United States, is presented. As a teenager in 1841 he was shipwrecked on an atoll where he was rescued months later by the American whaling ship John Howland out of New Bedford, Massachusetts, captained by William Whitfield. Whitfield brought him home and oversaw his education which included navigation and mathematics. He became a steward on a whaling ship in 1846, joined the California Gold Rush, and in 1851, returned to Japan, landing in Okinawa. After the 1853 arrival of the American fleet led by Commodore Matthew Perry, he became important to the Japanese government for his experiences with the U.S. and their efforts at modernization. He died in 1898 at age 71.

The author discusses the rise in the belief in privacy in the U.S. She mentions how the boundaries between private and public changed with technological innovations in mass media, the growth in the collection of personal data, and the continuous threats to our personal privacy.

The article provides travel tips for exploring Pennsylvania's Philadelphia's cultural, historical, and culinary offerings, highlighting attractions such as art museums like the Philadelphia Museum of Art, historical landmarks, and diverse food markets.

The author discusses the history of African American lawsuits filed against whites in the U.S. South. She mentions the need for African Americans to work within the white system, the role of precedent in enabling some African Americans to win their suits, and the reinforcement of African American civil rights by being able to institute these suits.

The article discusses the history of the International Business Machines Corp. (IBM) firm in relation to the concept of American greatness, former IBM manager Thomas J. Watson's political views, and U.S. President Donald Trump. According to the article, IBM has been one of the world's most admired and profitable companies for years. IBM's accomplishments and growth during the twentieth century are examined, along with Watson's promotion of World Peace Through World Trade.

Th article presents a speech by Mike Perlis, president and chief executive officer (CEO) of Forbes Media, delivered at the Metropolitan Club in New York City on March 7, 2017. Perlis discussed topics including the history and legacy of the Forbes Media relative to its 100th anniversary celebration in 2017, how the formula for success in U.S. business and industry has evolved, and how technology businesspeople are tapping into venture capitalists for funding.

The article explores the status of energy cooperatives that supply much of power needs of the U.S. It gives an overview of the history of energy cooperatives since the Great Depression. The role of energy cooperatives in the victory of Donald Trump in the 2016 presidential election is discussed, as well as the effect of technological revolution on the cooperatives.

The article discusses the aftermath of the 1650 Battle of Dunbar, Scotland between the Scottish Covenanting army and commander Oliver Cromwell's English Parliamentary army, including the forcing of Scottish prisoners of war to march to Durham, England and the battle's casualties. An overview of the sending of Scots surviving the battle to colonies in the U.S. is provided. The excavation of human remains at a burial site of Scottish soldiers in Durham is discussed.

The article presents a speech by former U.S. President Barack Obama, on his farewell address held in McCormick Place, Chicago on January 10, 2017. Topics include the federal government needs to uphold its laws against discrimination on African Americans and minorities, his call for effectiveness in law enforcement against terrorism and preservation of democracy in the country. Obama also stresses his gratitude in serving the U.S. citizens and government as president.

The article discusses the arrival of Jewish refugees and other immigrants to the U.S. during the early 20th century, noting that many were turned away and became victims of the Holocaust. Topics include the impact of anti-Semitism on the exclusion of European Jews from the U.S.; the story of Holocaust survivor Rae Kushner in relation to her grandson, U.S. presidential adviser Jared Kushner; and efforts by Jewish historians to oppose U.S. anti-immigrant discrimination related to U.S. President Donald Trump.

An essay is provided which discusses the relationship between 19th century French political scholar Alexis de Tocqueville's perspective on U.S. elections and democracy in the early 1830s and the 2016 U.S. presidential election, including in regard to the emotion aspects of elections. An overview of the campaign of 2016 U.S. Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump is provided.

The article discusses the threat to society posed by inequality, including inequality from 1750 through the early 21st century, inequality's impact on democracy in the U.S., economic inequality between rich and poor countries and inequality in income distribution. An overview of the inequality in economic growth, including regard to the political aspects of unequal economic development, is provided.

The article reports on the history of pizza. It mentions the sale of pizza as a working-class food in Naples, Italy, its rise in popularity after being enjoyed by Queen Margherita of Italy, and its spread from Italy to the U.S. through tourism and Italian immigration.

The article discusses the invention and design of toys by American aviator Orville Wright. Topics explored include the way a toy helicopter inspired Orville and his brother, Wilbur, to focus on aviation, the patent received by Orville for his Flips and Flops, The Flying Clowns toy in 1925, and the response of Orville to the market performance of Flips and Flops.

An essay is presented which addresses the origins of American gun culture as of 2016, and it mentions how 36 Americans are killed by firearms each day on average. Mass shooting incidents and bullet manufacturing are addressed, along with statistics regarding firearms-related suicides around the world. The books "The Way of the Gun" by Iain Overton and "The Gunning of America: Business and the Making of American Gun Culture" by Pamela Haag are examined, along with U.S. firearms manufacturing.

The cover story is presented which discusses the development of private prisons by the U.S. Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) for undocumented immigrants from the 1980s through the mid 2010s, including the BOP's hiring the prison contractor the Geo Group. An overview of the immigrant prisoner Claudio Fagardo-Saucedo's and Nestor Garay's experiences in U.S. prisons, including prisons' use of licensed vocational nurses' (LVNs') for prison medical care and their deaths in prison, is provided.

The article examines the history of the Paniolo, cowboys that lived on the island of Hawaii. Topics examined include how the Hawaiian monarchy was overthrown in 1893 and then annexed by the United States in 1898, insights from Peter Mills, an archaeologist at the University of Hawaii at Hilo, and the Mauna Kea dormant volcano. Insights on how Hispanic cowboys and horses impacted the culture of the Paniolo are also offered.

The article discusses the lack of maintenance of many U.S. cemeteries with the bodies of mainly African Americans. Topics include the disrepair and financial problems of Greenwood Cemetery in Hillsdale, Missouri, the history of racial segregation in St. Louis, Missouri area cemeteries, and the use of endowments to fund the maintenance of white cemeteries. The restoration of Greenwood Cemetery by volunteers is noted in contrast to public funding of the maintenance of Confederate soldiers' graves.

The article discusses the history of abolition, suffragists, and African American civil rights in the United States. Notable people discussed include social reformers Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Sojourner Truth, and Susan B. Anthony. Topics include the U.S. Civil War, the emancipation proclamation, the failure of Reconstruction to preserve civil rights for African Americans, and the women's rights movement.

The article discusses the careers of the late U.S. singers Billie Holiday and Frank Sinatra who were both born in 1915, and it mentions the popularity of the music created by Sinatra and Holiday, as well as several music, film, and theatrical productions which have been released as apart of a centennial celebration of the singers. The one-woman theater show "Lady Day at Emerson's Bat & Grill" starring Audra McDonald is examined, along with a documentary film about Sinatra by Alex Gibney.

The article discusses the author's work on a book about the legacy of former U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger's foreign policy, and it mentions writer Christopher Hitchens' book "The Trial of Henry Kissinger," as well as the claim that the militarism of the national-security state began with Kissinger in the twentieth century. American political and military history are examined, as well as the Vietnam War and the concepts of idealism and realism in relation to U.S. foreign policy.

The article explores the role that the 1215 British charter known as the Magna Carta, signed by King John of England and others, had upon the creation the eighteenth-century United States government and considers the role it has in American culture and historical memory. Topics include American colonial law and constitutional history, the Magna Carta in art, rule of law, and the Declaration of Independence.

The article discusses the impact that the increase of the wildland-urban interface (WUI), from the 1960s through the 2010s, has on the damage to homes and deaths caused by wildfires in the U.S. and California. It references an article coauthored by forest ecologist Volker Radeloff in the "Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences USA" journal. The increased cost of the U.S. Fire Service's fire management due to the expanded WUI is discussed.

The article focuses on American social psychologist, Muzafer Sherif, who provides historical details of two Oklahoma based boys group Rattlers and Eagles and their life in Robbers Cave State Park, Oklahoma. Topics discussed include economic issues during the Great Depression, others social issues include fascism, racial prejudice and anti-Semitism, and the book on social engineering, "The Robbers Cave Experiment: Intergroup conflict and cooperation".

The article examines the effects of automation on the job market both in terms of replacing human workers and creating new employment opportunities. It cites the example of the Industrial Revolution to note a forecasted trend of initial disruption followed by adjustment leading to long-term economic gains.

The article focuses on Andrew Jackson, former U.S. President, with information on his legacy, dual nature, and contribution to the democracy in the country called the Jacksonian democracy. Topics include the role of Jackson as a fearless champions of ordinary Americans, how the Jacksonian Democrats transforms American politics, and how Jackson shows his aggression in politics and war through the rights of sovereign nations.

The cover story discusses the impact of the 2010 U.S. Affordable Care Act (ACA) on medical care in Kansas and relations between the federal government and the state regarding the ACA, referencing the southeastern Kansas resident RaDonna Kuekelhan's efforts to receive Medicaid and free medical care. Former U.S. Senator of the U.S. Tea Party Movement and conservative Republican Kansas Governor Sam Brownback's opposition the Medicaid expansion allowed for in the ACA, including in regard the efforts of former mayor of Lawrence, Kansas and Kansas's state insurance commissioner Sandy Praeger's efforts to expand Medicaid, is discussed. An overview of Kuekelhan's sister Cathy O'Mara's efforts to help Kuekelhan access medical care is provided.

The article discusses an elite cybersecurity and surveillance class in relation to America's government as of 2015, and it mentions government secrets, U.S. national security, and corporate profits. The Intelligence and National Security Alliance, which is a coalition of companies that work for the U.S. National Security Agency, is mentioned. The SDL Government computer software firm and the Chertoff Group security company are examined, as well as the history of political power in the U.S.

The article looks at the shipwrecks the SS City of Rio de Janeiro and the SS City of Chester, located near the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, California. Particular focus is given to high-resolution sonar imaging of the ships by the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the private companies Hibbard Inshore and Bay Marine Services. Other topics include discrimination against Chinese immigrants and remotely operated underwater vehicles (ROVs).

The article focuses on feminism in the periodical "The Nation." Topics include how feminism is portrayed in mass media in the U.S., the history of the feminist movement in the U.S., and the revitalization of the feminism in the U.S. in 2015. Information is provided on the role of women in politics and social change in the U.S.

The article focuses on the history of the periodical "The Nation" between its launch 1865 and 2015. Topics include the types of articles the U.S. political magazine prints, the periodical's stance on controversial issues such as slavery, and how the magazine has been a vehicle for social change throughout its publication.

An essay is presented which discusses several books including "Political Order and Political Decay: From the Industrial Revolution to the Globalization of Democracy" by Francis Fukuyama, "Breaking Democracy's Spell" by John Dunn, and "The Royalist Revolution: Monarchy and the American Founding" by Eric Nelson. Political corruption in China and bureaucracies in America are examined, along with the history of democracy and bureaucracies in countries such as China and the U.S.

The article discusses how racism, segregation, and inequality still persist in Selma, Alabama in 2015, and it mentions the fiftieth anniversary of the "Bloody Sunday" event in 1965 when 600 voting-rights marchers were beaten by Alabama state troopers. The motion picture "Selma" is mentioned, along with the U.S. Voting Rights Act and racial disparities in Selma, Alabama. The U.S. Congress and the political power of black people in the country are examined.

The article looks at the Pacifica Foundation network of non-commercial radio stations in the U.S., outlining its history and discussing its current problems including financial difficulties and internal conflicts over its governance. It notes stations in the network include WBAI in New York City, KPFK in Los Angeles, California, and KPFA in Berkeley, California. The network's history of progressive radio programming is discussed.

The article focuses on the periodical "The New Republic" and its coverage of race throughout its publication. Topics include the liberalism and ideology expressed in the periodical's articles, the history of racism in the U.S., and the portrayal of black people in mass media. Information is provided on diversity in journalism.

The article looks at Stephen Glass, a former journalist for "the New Republic" and other publications who in the 1990s was caught having fabricated many of the stories he published. The author, a former colleague of Glass's, recounts her reaction to the episode and her lengthy recent conversation with him. Topics include his current work as an attorney; the "New Republic" editor who uncovered the fraud, Charles "Chuck" Lane; and Glass's book "The Fabulist."

The article looks at the history of "The New Republic" on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of its founding in 1914 by Herbert Croly. Topics include the nature of American liberalism, changes in the magazine during politician Henry Wallace's tenure as editor in the late 1940s, and the balance of realism versus idealism in the magazine.

The article discusses archaeological research into the sites used to test nuclear weapons and technology in the U.S., focusing on the work of Colleen Beck and colleagues at the Desert Research Institute (DRI). Topics include a historical overview of nuclear development and its social impact, the layout and structures of the Nevada Test Site including the Frenchman's Flat zone, and the cataloguing and documentation of artifacts from the sites. INSETS: BEFORE THE BOMBS;PEACE CAMP.

The article discusses U.S. Civil War General William Tecumseh Sherman's march to the Atlantic from Atlanta, Georgia in 1864, focusing on the war policies of the Union that guided Sherman's tactics on his march. Other topics include information on the destruction caused by Sherman's men between Atlanta and Savannah, Georgia, the public's opinion of Sherman in the North and South U.S., and how Sherman's march impacted civilians in the Confederate states.

The article presents a discussion of the views of the late monk Thomas Merton on faith and racial issues, adapted from the book "The Seeker and the Monk: Everyday Conversations With Thomas Merton," by Sophfronia Scott. Topics explored include the way talking about race may be associated with one's frustrations about the world, his acknowledgment of racial injustice and inequality in the U.S. in the 1930s, and the portrayal of African Americans on television (TV) programs and magazines.

The article discusses the importance of protests titled People's Climate Mobilization in to be held in Washington, DC on April 29, 2017 and in the wake of U.S. president Donald Trump's regime and attitude toward climate change. It discusses the major environmental damage since mid 20th century, scientific community's protest against government action and for increasing use of renewable power sources such as solar and wind power.

The article discusses the history of efforts by women to achieve equal employment opportunities and pay for jobs in the American press and news media industries. The Civil Rights Act of 1964, the establishment of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and the the Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1972 all opened organizations such as Time Inc., "Newsweek," and "Reader's Digest," to class-action legal suits for violations such as unequal pay and lack of access to senior management positions.

The article discusses the significance of the late neoconservative intellectual Irving Kristol in predicting the rise of what he termed a new populism in the U.S. that eventually led to the election of U.S. president Donald Trump. According to the article, Kristol's new populism was a backlash against political elites in the Republican Party and Democratic Party. The article also discusses the influence of political philosopher Leo Strauss on Kristol's thinking.

In this article, the author reflects upon learning with mobile technologies. Particular focus is given to the challenges that followed the rollout of iPad tablets by the Los Angeles Unified School District. Additional topics discussed include curricular reform, STEM education and how technologies must be used to create learning opportunities.