Urban air pollution and health inequities: a workshop report.

Over the past three decades, an array of legislation with attendant regulations has been implemented to enhance the quality of the environment and thereby improve the public's health. Despite the many beneficial changes that have followed, there remains a disproportionately higher prevalence of harmful environmental exposures, particularly air pollution, for certain populations. These populations most often reside in urban settings, have low socioeconomic status, and include a large proportion of ethnic minorities. The disparities between racial/ethnic minority and/or low-income populations in cities and the general population in terms of environmental exposures and related health risks have prompted the "environmental justice" or "environmental equity" movement, which strives to create cleaner environments for the most polluted communities. Achieving cleaner environments will require interventions based on scientific data specific to the populations at risk; however, research in this area has been relatively limited. To assess the current scientific information on urban air pollution and its health impacts and to help set the agenda for immediate intervention and future research, the American Lung Association organized an invited workshop on Urban Air Pollution and Health Inequities held 22-24 October 1999 in Washington, DC. This report builds on literature reviews and summarizes the discussions of working groups charged with addressing key areas relevant to air pollution and health effects in urban environments. An overview was provided of the state of the science for health impacts of air pollution and technologies available for air quality monitoring and exposure assessment. The working groups then prioritized research needs to address the knowledge gaps and developed recommendations for community interventions and public policy to begin to remedy the exposure and health inequities

SALT Equalizer, Vol. 2010, Issue 1

Contents of This Issue: Raquel Aldana & Steven W. Bender, Co-Presidents’ Column, at 1. Hazel Weiser, Executive Director’s Colum, at 1. Ngai Pindell, December SALT Teaching Conference Promises Exciting Visions of the Law School of the Future, at 4. Ruben Garcia, New Law Teachers Pipeline Committee Launches with San Francisco Event, at 4. Angela Onwuachi-Willig, The New SALT Blog: SALT Members Speak Out, at 5. Doug Colbert, SALT Forms New Access to Justice Committee, at 6. Karla McKanders, Human Rights Committee Report, at 7. Jackie Gardina, LGBT Committee Report, at 8. Bryan Adamson, Affirmative Action Committee Report, at 9. Robert Dinerstein, Judicial/Governmental Nominations Committee Report, at 9. Andi Curcio, Issues in Legal Education Committee Report, at 10. Deborah Waire Post, Academic Freedom Committee Report: “Qualified Immunity…Is Not a Parachute to be Deployed Only When the Plane Has Run Out of Fuel,” at 11. Imran Siddiqui, 2010 Cover Retreat Inspires, Encourages, at 12. Steven W. Bender, 2010 Trino Grillo Retreat Reminds Participants: “Happiness is Living in Alliance With Your Own Principles,” at 12. Ruben Garcia, Annual Dinner in New Orleans a Rousing Success; On to San Francisco, at 14. Olympia Duhart, Membership Makes It Possible for Us to Meet Our Mission, at 14. Hazel Weiser, “Sowing the Seeds of Justice:” Thanks for a Great Sneak Preview!, at 16. Nancy Cook, SALT Members and Friends Provide a Day of Service in New Orleans, at 18. About SALT, at 19

SALT Equalizer, Vol. 2015, Issue 1

Contents of This Issue: Survey Information and Methodology, at 1. 2014-15 SALT Salary Survey, at 1. About SALT and SALT Membership, at 3. Survey Instrument, at 5. SALT Salary Survey 2013-2014, at 5

SALT Equalizer, Vol. 2011, Issue 2

Contents of This Issue: Raquel Aldana & Steven W. Bender, Co-Presidents’ Column, at 1. Hazel Weiser, Executive Director’s Column, at 1. Hazel Wesier, SALT Board of Governors Election, at 4. Hazel Weiser, Breaking In: Committed to Diversity in the Legal Academy, at 7. Hope Lewis, SALT and Northeastern Host Well-Received “Breaking Into Law Teaching Program,” at 7. Solangel Maldonado, B.A. to J.D. Pipeline Initiative: November Conference on Diversifying the Legal Profession, at 8. Ruben Garcia, Great Teacher Keith Aoki’s Legacy to be Celebrated at 2012 SALT Dinner, at 9. Doug Colbert & Pamela Bridgewater, Access to Justice Committee: Progress, Projects, and a New Co-Chair, at 10. Jackie Gardina, LGBT Committee: What Does Repeal of Don’t Ask Don’t Tell Really Mean?, at 11. Andi Curcio & Carol Chomsky, Issues in Legal Education Committee: Continuing Work on Pending ABA Accreditation Standards, at 12. Majorie Cohn, Human Rights Committee: SALT Signs Amicus Brief Against Alabama Racial Profiling Law, at 13. Hazel Weiser, A New School Year Means It’s Time to Renew Your SALT Membership, at 14. Robert Lancaster & Ngai Pindell, SALT Public Interest Retreats: Coming Soon to a Location Near You, at 15. SALT 2011-12 Calendar: Enjoy the Benefits of SALT Membership, at 15

SALT Equalizer, Vol. 2016, Issue 1

Contents of This Issue: Survey Information and Methodology, at 1. 2015-16 SALT Salary Survey, at 1. About SALT and SALT Membership, at 3. Survey Instrument, at 4. SALT Salary Survey 2015-2016, at 5

Red Threads

Summer 2013 Annual CAAS NewsletterAsian American Studie

Unauthorized Alien Students, Higher Education, and In-State Tuition Rates: A Legal Analysis

Currently, federal law prohibits states from granting unauthorized aliens certain postsecondary educational benefits on the basis of state residence, unless equal benefits are made available to all U.S. citizens. This prohibition is commonly understood to apply to the granting of “in-state” residency status for tuition purposes. In the 110th Congress, several bills that would amend this federal law have been introduced (H.R. 1221, H.R. 1275, H.R. 1645, H.R. 4192, S. 774, S. 1348, S. 1639, and S. 2205). Meanwhile, some states have passed laws aimed at making unauthorized state residents eligible for in-state tuition without violating this provision. This report provides a legal overview of cases involving immigrant access to higher education, as well as an analysis of the legality of state laws that make in-state tuition rates available to illegal immigrants. For a policy analysis of this issue, see CRS Report RL33863, Unauthorized Alien Students: Issues and “DREAM Act” Legislation, by Andorra Bruno

SALT Equalizer, Vol. 2015, Issue 2

Contents of This Issue: 2016 SALT Annual Dinner, at 1. 2016 SALT Annual Dinner Sponsors, at 2. Olympia Duhart & Ruben Garcia, Co-Presidents’ Column, at 2. SALT Membership: Reduced Rates, Online Renewal, at 3. SALT Files Amicus Brief Supporting University Diversity Efforts, at 4. B.A. to J.D. Pipeline Event, at 5. Junior Faculty Development Workshop, at 5. Professor Justin Hansford Receives SALT Junior Faculty Award, at 6. SALT Announces Co-Presidents Elect, Incoming Board of Governors, at 6. SALT Comments on Revised Pay As You Earn Regulation, at 6. Upcoming Events, at 7. SALT Mourns the Loss of Former Board Members, at 7. 2015 SALT Highlights, at 8. SALT 2015 Board of Governors, at 9. 2016 SALT Cover Workshop, at 10

Red Threads

Summer 2008 Annual CAAS NewsletterAsian American Studie