key populations

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“These groups are considered ‘key’ because interventions targeting them can have a significant impact on controlling the spread of infections, as they are often at the epicenter of transmission. Reaching these populations with tailored prevention, testing, and treatment services is crucial for effective disease control.”

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key people

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“All the key people go to the theatre and follow the arts.”
from — The Guardian

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key groups

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“Her message appears to be resonating with a key group of swing voters who play a pivotal role in general elections.”
From Seattle Times

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intersectionality

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“He has continued Dr. King’s legacy in building such a coalition that address the intersectionality of systemic racism, poverty, environmental degradation and religious nationalism.”
From Salon

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The Forbidden Words List Update

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“A growing list of words and materials is being scrubbed from government websites and documents and flagged for review by federal agencies in an attempt by the Trump administration to remove all references not only to diversity, equity and inclusion, but also to climate change, vaccines, and a host of other topics.” AJ Connelly, Pen America

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intersectional

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“With their uniquely intersectional identities and deep understanding of inequality, queer people also have for generations been at the forefront of American social justice movements.”
From Los Angeles Times

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institutional

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“Stick around long enough, though, and you’ll discover an institutional pipeline suffused with toxic theology that funnels people toward Christian nationalism.”
From Salon

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