Decorated veterans came home to racism

+ Vaccinated? Some health tips on returning to pre-pandemic ways US Edition - Today's top story: Japanese American soldiers in World War II fought the Axis abroad and racial prejudice at home [View in browser]( US Edition | 31 May 2021 [The Conversation]( Academic rigor, journalistic flair On Memorial Day, Americans pause to honor those who died serving the country in conflicts recent and long past. Some of the most valiant of those service members – and among the most decorated for their actions – are Japanese Americans who served in World War II, despite having been forced from their homes and incarcerated in the name of national security. USC Dornsife historian Susan Kamei, whose grandparents and parents were incarcerated in detention camps, explains that many Japanese Americans volunteered to serve the country that had treated them so badly, and many more were conscripted into the military. The story of their courageous and selfless service and sacrifice, and [their return home to racist discrimination and violence](, is a reminder that the nation’s lofty ideals are worth fighting for, but not yet fully achieved. And, with more than half of American adults vaccinated against COVID-19, many people are returning to pre-pandemic activities. University of Virginia psychologist Bethany Teachman outlines a research-based approach for [getting “back to normal” post-vaccination](, and Michigan State wellness expert Claudia Finkelstein offers [tips on getting in shape]( while emerging from the pandemic lifestyle. Jeff Inglis Politics + Society Editor Soldiers of the Japanese American 442nd Regimental Combat Team in Bruyères, France. U.S. Army Signal Corps via Wikimedia Commons [Japanese American soldiers in World War II fought the Axis abroad and racial prejudice at home]( Susan H. Kamei, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences Young Japanese American men who were incarcerated because they were presumed to be disloyal were considered loyal enough for compulsory military service. Politics + Society - [Veterans took an especially bad hit during the pandemic]( Jamie Rowen, University of Massachusetts Amherst As the coronavirus pandemic played out, veterans who were already lacking adequate benefits and resources found themselves in deeper trouble. Science + Technology - [Going beyond ‘back to normal’ – 5 research-based tips for emerging from pandemic life]( Bethany Teachman, University of Virginia After more than a year of idealizing life without COVID-19, people are starting to reenter 'normal' life. Clinical psychology provides guidance on how to prepare for your post-pandemic reboot. Health - [How to ‘build back better’ health habits after the pandemic year]( Claudia Finkelstein, Michigan State University A doctor offers tips on how to safely get exercise, sleep and drinking habits back into shape as the pandemic wanes. - [1 in 4 unvaccinated people may not comply with CDC guidelines to wear masks indoors, survey suggests]( Matt Motta, Oklahoma State University Some vaccinated people will still be wearing masks to protect themselves from people who may not be vaccinated or wearing masks. - [Think like a virus to understand why the pandemic isn’t over yet – and what the US needs to do to help other countries]( Karen Levy, University of Washington Viruses want to pass on their genetic material. Recognizing this about SARS-CoV-2 provides insight into how the world is still vulnerable to COVID-19. Economy + Business - [Beer, doughnuts and a $1 million lottery – how vaccine incentives and other behavioral tools can help the US reach herd immunity]( Isabelle Brocas, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences Governments and companies are using incentives in hopes of getting more Americans to get a COVID-19 shot. A behavioral economist explains how they work. Podcast - [Growing human embryos in the lab and why scientists just tweaked the rules]( Gemma Ware, The Conversation; Daniel Merino, The Conversation Plus, how a new wave of South African romcoms is reimagining Johannesburg. Listen to episode 17 of The Conversation Weekly podcast. --------------------------------------------------------------- Today’s graphic [A bar graph showing the percentage of people who plan to wear masks.]( You’re receiving this newsletter from [The Conversation](. Not interested anymore? [Unsubscribe](. 303 Wyman Street, Suite 300 Waltham, MA 02451