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Looking at how economic inequality, access to jobs, and systemic barriers shape financial experiences for Gen Z.


How Public Transportation Affects Student Opportunity
When students cannot get to school or stay after, opportunity disappears. Transportation access is an education issue.

Akshita Kasthuri
Jun 92 min read
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Do Youth Curfews Really Keep Teens Safe?
Youth curfews often lead to more problems than they solve. Real safety comes from support, not surveillance.

Akshita Kasthuri
Jun 42 min read
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The Quiet Criminalization of Absentee Students
Missing school should not mean ending up in court. Truancy laws punish students instead of helping them stay in school.

Akshita Kasthuri
May 292 min read
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Why Food Insecurity on Campus Is a Civil Rights Issue
When students are hungry, they’re not just missing meals, they’re missing opportunity. Food access is a civil rights issue.

Akshita Kasthuri
May 252 min read
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How Zip Codes Impact Opportunity: Education, Income, and Access
In America, your zip code can shape your future. From school to income, opportunity is not equal. It is drawn by invisible lines.

Akshita Kasthuri
Apr 222 min read
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Food Deserts, Fast Food, and Health Inequity in Low-Income Areas
Food deserts are not accidents. They are policy failures that keep healthy food out of reach for low-income communities.

Akshita Kasthuri
Apr 172 min read
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When Equity Stops at the Classroom Door: How School Funding Fails the Students Who Need It Most
School equity starts with funding. If we ignore how money flows, we ignore who gets left behind.

Akshita Kasthuri
Apr 92 min read
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How the Criminal Justice System Disproportionately Affects Youth of Color
Youth of color face harsher punishment at every stage of the justice system. This post breaks down the facts and why it matters.

Akshita Kasthuri
Apr 92 min read
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The Intersection of Disability Rights and Racial Justice
Disability rights and racial justice are deeply connected. This post explores why both must be addressed together for true equity.

Akshita Kasthuri
Apr 92 min read
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Cultural Bias in School Dress Codes: Who’s Really Being Targeted?
Dress codes are supposed to create fairness, but who they target says otherwise. It’s time to rethink the rules.

Akshita Kasthuri
Mar 273 min read
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