How Towns and Cities Are Implementing Reparations
In the absence of federal action on reparations, Black activists are leading grassroots efforts at the local level to deliver compensation for generations of racial harm.
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Will California Take Reparations to the Finish Line?
Journalist Erin Aubry Kaplan surveys the state鈥檚 reparations process and examines whether there will be compensation to Black Californians for racial harm.
Investigative Report Undermines Israel鈥檚 Mass Rape Claims
Investigative reporter Arun Gupta delves into his new, explosive story for YES! about Israeli claims of mass rape on Oct. 7, 2023.
How Black Youth Benefit from Dedicated Spaces
Given the massive generational theft from Black communities, youth advocate Torie Weiston-Serdan reports on how Black youth are creating and controlling their own liberatory spaces.
From TV to TikTok: Reparations on Screen
Reparations are as elusive on-screen as they are in real life, says film and culture critic Jonita Davis.
Becoming 鈥淩eparationists鈥�
Identity has long played a role in activist strategies. Trevor Smith explores how it can be applied to the movement for reparations.
New York Considers a Social Housing Bill
Social housing as a concept is gaining popularity. Now, the state of New York is considering a bill to make it a reality.
Why Reparations Are a 2024 Election Issue
Reparations for Black Americans are past due. Edgar Villanueva makes the case for reparations as an election issue.
Is Biden Determined to Lose the Election Over Israel?
Biden's unflinching support for Israel's genocide of Gaza threatens both Biden鈥檚 reelection and the United States amid fears that Donald Trump will win a second term.
Family Planning in a Changing Climate
Meghan Elizabeth Kallman and Josephine Ferorelli discuss the politics of pregnancy and childbirth in an era of environmental challenges.
Centering the Dignity of L.A.鈥檚 Unhoused
Unhoused people in Los Angeles just survived a massive storm. What can the city do about housing before the next extreme weather event?
Can Trump Be on the Ballot?
Trump appointed a third of the Supreme Court. Now, that same court will decide his fate.
New Weight Loss Drugs Aren鈥檛 a Magic Pill
Fat liberation activists worked for decades to celebrate size diversity in our society. Will the new class of popular weight-loss drugs undo that progress?
Exposing Israel鈥檚 Attempted Pinkwashing of Genocide
Queer liberation goes hand-in-hand with anti-colonialism and anti-Zionism, says a growing movement working to expose Israel's pinkwashing.
Jewish Students Organize 鈥淪habbat for Ceasefire鈥�
As Israel's genocide in Gaza rages on, U.S. Jewish college students say their faith inspires them to pray for a cease-fire, and an end to apartheid.
Pro-Choice Catholics Plaster March for Life With Posters
Jamie L. Mason of Catholics for Choice explained why her organization engaged in counter-protest actions at this year's March for Life.
To the American Right, Trump Can Do No Wrong
Right-wing audiences got a deeply distorted view of the verdict against Donald Trump in E. Jean Carroll鈥檚 defamation suit. 无码视频 Matters鈥� Courtney Hagle explains why and what to do about it.
Ijeoma Oluo Wants You to 鈥淏e a Revolution鈥�
A new book by best-selling author Ijeoma Oluo offers powerful examples of how ordinary people are changing the world.
Combatting Anti-DEI Efforts
Matthew Kincaid delves into the history of attacks on DEI initiatives, and encourages teachers to stand firm on racial justice education.
What Could the U.S. Fund Without War?
Just 3% of U.S military spending could eradicate world starvation, according to a new crop of anti-war billboards.
Israel Is Using an Old Playbook to Justify Gaza Genocide
Author Shane Burley examines how Israel is attempting to employ the same justification in Gaza that Nazis used against Jews.
Lessons in Pandemic Spending
Author Scott Fulford explores the impact that pandemic-related government social spending had on American families.
Yemeni Houthis Take Direct Action Against Gaza Genocide
As the U.S. and UK launch airstrikes on Yemen, Isa Blumi explains why the Houthi rebels are attacking cargo and oil ships in the Red Sea.
Trump Wins in Iowa. Now What?
With Donald Trump鈥檚 landslide win at the Iowa Republican caucuses, pro-democracy groups are planning massive voter education campaigns.
Veterans Against Trump Call for Democratic Reforms
As Trump itches to return to the White House, how tenuous is U.S. democracy three years after the attack on the Capitol?
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