Politics

• USA normalizes, then rescinds efforts to resume trade relations with Cuba. 

• Britain exits European Union - Brexit. 

• Donald Trump wins Presidential Election in November 2016

Climate

• Tens of thousands die in earthquakes, hurricanes, wildfires and floods around the world. The U.S begins to dismantle environmental protections and opts out of Paris Climate Accord

World Health

• Environmental disasters negatively impact health outcomes in Puerto Rico, Haiti and Africa

International Disasters

• ​Historical Artifacts and antiquities dating back to the dawn of civilization are being lost, stolen and destroyed in Africa

• Millions of refugees wander across the globe seeking safe harbor

Homelessness​

• An estimated 3.5 million people are homeless in the US. 1.3 million children and 200,000 Veterans are among this number

Criminal Justice​

• The United States continues to lead this dubious category (by a mile) with an incarceration rate of 716 per 100,000 citizens 

Economic Inequality​

• The top 20% of US households own more than 84% of the wealth. Whereas the bottom 40% combine for a paltry 0.3%

Community Health Education

• LTR Strategy Partners Co-hosted community education sessions for individuals needing information and assistance with Medicare and Obamacare sign-ups