On Reparations, the Question Isn鈥檛 If, but When and How
The House subcommittee hearing held on Juneteenth is the result of centuries of work.
Activism
Recovering a Lost Novel of Japanese American Resistance
The publishing history of 鈥淣o-No Boy鈥� shows how writers shifted the narrative about internment and draft resistance.
Pulse Wasn鈥檛 About Me. But Covering It Changed Me
As one of the few out queer journalists covering the tragedy on the ground, I learned that my identity served my work, not hindered it.
Police Are Still Killing Unarmed Black People
The Hands Up Act could do something about it.
What the Gun Control Movement Can Learn From Marriage Equality
Clear goals, consistent strategy, and a sense of personal connection can change public opinion鈥攁nd the law.
鈥淲hen They See Us鈥� Is Triggering. That鈥檚 Why You Should Watch It
Ava DuVernay鈥檚 Netflix miniseries pulls back the layers of a corrupt, barbaric system that devalues Black and Brown lives.
Drag Queen Story Hour Brings LGBTQ-Friendly Fun to the South
Teaching inclusivity and diversity to kids is important鈥攂ut especially where LGBTQ role models are less visible.
The Joyful Intersections of Disability Justice, Care, and Pleasure
A different kind of disability care is possible鈥攁nd necessary.
This 16-Year-Old Is Taking the School Climate Strike to the U.S. Capitol
May 24 is the second global 鈥淔ridays for Future鈥� strike modeled after climate activist Greta Thunberg鈥檚 weekly demonstrations outside the Swedish parliament building.
How New Yorkers Stood Up to Amazon and Won
Queens activists, unions, and political leaders worried about gentrification and opposed the $1.2 billion in tax breaks offered to the retail giant.
Native rights | Local economies | Wealth and inequality | Consumerism | Indigenous lands | Climate | Racial Justice
Are We Doing Vacations Wrong?
Radicalize your travel by being a better guest in someone else鈥檚 homeland.
How Grassroots Funds Are Ensuring Abortion Access Despite Bans
Reproductive rights advocates in the Southeast are working nonstop to help low-income women.
What Your Body Has to Do With Social Change
Using somatics to explore trauma can help make authentic connection and collectivity more possible.
Black Communities Are Reclaiming Space Outdoors, From Backyard Gardening to Mountain Climbing
For many, fostering new relationships with nature and outdoor recreation starts with their children.
What I Saw in Gaza Changed Me Forever
My true liberation as a Jewish person is bound up with the liberation of Palestinian people.
These Indigenous Women Are Reclaiming Stolen Land in the Bay Area
Through a voluntary land tax and donations from land owners, this organization is working to create an alternative land base for Indigenous people in California鈥檚 East Bay.
In the Search for Missing Women, Neighbors and Family Members Pair Drones With Indigenous Knowledge
Instead of waiting for answers from police, Indigenous communities are scanning hillsides and riverbeds鈥攁nd helping families cope.
鈥淲hat Does the World Beyond Jails and Prisons Look Like?鈥�
Detroit Justice Center helps returning citizens navigate the red tape that comes with re-entry and avoid landing back in jail.
By Forgiving Warrants and Fines, Communities Give People a Fresh Start
Sometimes a suspended driver鈥檚 license stands in the way of a desperately needed job.
Why We鈥檙e Seeing 无码视频 Realistic Depictions of Abortion in TV and Film
Planned Parenthood has partnered with the entertainment industry to combat misrepresentations of women鈥檚 reproductive health.
Only 13 States Offer Medically Accurate Sex Education. Here鈥檚 How to Fill in the Gaps
The Sexy Sex Ed initiative helps rural young people feel more comfortable discussing their bodies, sex, and reproductive health to empower them to advocate for themselves.
Why Students of Color Are Stepping Up to Lead Climate Strikes
The youth-led movement builds on the momentum of the increasingly Black and Brown leadership behind the Green New Deal.
New York Exhibit Shows the Prison Crisis Through the Eyes of Formerly Incarcerated Artists
One piece of art is a tapestry of 39 bedsheets that the artist smuggled from prison over the course of three years.
What the Arrest of a Model Teacher Says About Education 鈥淩eform鈥�
With a corporate agenda driving standardized testing in Atlanta schools, young educator Shani Robinson found herself facing prison.
Sometimes 鈥淔ake News鈥� Is Just What We Need
When firmly grounded in truth, mischief-making can be an effective tool to generate valuable public discourse.
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