Lily Levine

Lily Levine

Lily Levine (she/her) is a reporter based in Los Angeles and New York. During her time at the University of Chicago, she covered the intersection between health, education, environmental justice, and

6 posts
color photograph of a Black man holding his baby while standing on railroad tracks leading to an oil refinery plant
Climate & Environment

People of color face disproportionately higher risk of cancer from environmental toxins, new study finds

The National Minority Quality Forum (NMQF) and CEO Roundtable on Cancer have released a new report that found that 56% of people living in the U.S. within 3 kilometers of carcinogenic sites were people of color. Experts say this statistic is especially significant, as research shows a correlation between

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5 Min
By: Lily Levine
color photograph of a blue diesel truck driving towards the camera near an industrial facility
Climate & Environment

California will ban sale of new diesel trucks by 2036

The new rule seeks to accelerate large-scale vehicle electrification in an effort to protect the environment and public health

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5 Min
By: Lily Levine
stock color photo of an African American woman communicating over cell phone while wearing face mask and waiting for medical
Race

Millions to lose Medicaid access as Covid-19 enrollment ends

The continuous enrollment provision allowed people to remain covered throughout the COVID-19 pandemic

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4 Min
By: Lily Levine
a large sign with cut-out blue and black letters reads "Heroes work here" on a green lawn in front of Atlanta Medical Center
Race

Atlanta Medical Center next in series of nationwide hospital closures

Community members mourn Wellstar’s decision to close AMC, leaving patients and staff struggling to transition

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4 Min
By: Lily Levine
students walk across a college quad
Education

Former foster youth praise Biden’s student debt relief plan

Forgiving up to $20,000 per borrower could mean a fresh start for former foster youth

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4 Min
By: Lily Levine
three elementary school-age boys line up in front of a salad bar holding black plastic spoons to pick up lettuce, carrots, an
Education

California becomes first state to implement Universal Meal Program for all children

Catalyzed by the pandemic, California and Maine are paving the way toward greater food justice

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4 Min
By: Lily Levine

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