NBA Athletes Weren’t Just Boycotting Games—They Were on Strike
When NBA players refused to take the court, athlete activism escalated to a new level.
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Are Police Unions Part of the U.S. Labor Movement?
Historically, police have used their legal authority to protect businesses and private property over the working class.
Where the Post Office Goes, So Goes America
Trump’s war on the post office is primarily about cheating to win re-election. But it’s also part of the Republican Party’s long-term plan to destroy government.
This Native Tribe’s Response to COVID-19 Is Working—and Addressing Another Community Problem
The Eastern Band of Cherokees is applying lessons from the pandemic to help them fight addiction in their community.
Advocating for Climate Justice as an Act of Love
“Minimum Viable Planet” is a weeklyish commentary about climateish stuff, and how to keep it together in a world gone mad. This week, what “I love lamp” has to do with climate communications.
Earth Is Warning Us We Must Change. Will We Listen?
The COVID-19 outbreak is the planet’s way of telling us to do better, both in the environment and in the economy.
The Presence of Climate (or Lack Thereof) in Pop Culture
“Minimum Viable Planet” is a weeklyish commentary about climateish stuff, and how to keep it together in a world gone mad. This week, Sarah discovers television.
Biden Still Needs to Earn Our Vote
Earning the vote of Black American voters requires acknowledgment of our issues and proposed solutions in front of every audience—not just those flooded with Black faces. Without it, Trump can win.
Stories from the Youth Climate Movement in the Global South
Youth climate leaders in Colombia, Sudan, and Ghana embody the voice of reason by embracing science, encouraging evidence-based decision-making, and challenging disinformation.
Mask-Shaming Won’t Work. Try These 5 Things Instead
Empathy can go a long way when it comes to public health messages.
Love, Justice, and Common Humanity: A Student’s Perspective on Finding Hope
Because the humanity of every person is what we fight for when we advocate to end police violence, to support better treatment for COVID patients and doctors, or to institute justice everywhere.
As Black Immigrants, This Movement for Equality Is Ours, Too
A lot of Black immigrants like me have come to see that for our children to live the better lives we envisioned in this country, we need to be all-in against racism—no matter where or whom it strikes.
What Everyone Should Know About Reconstruction
During the period after the Civil War, African Americans gained political power yet faced the backlash of White supremacy. Understanding Reconstruction is also essential for exploring Black power, resilience, and excellence.
SCOTUS: Trump Is Not Above the Law
We still likely won’t see his tax returns before the election, but the rule of law scored a win today.
History Shows That Sustained, Disruptive Protests Work
What drives change isn’t majority opinion. It’s the ability of key participants to disrupt the system.
What Is the U.S.-Mexico Border to Indigenous Peoples Who Have Lived There?
While Indigenous leaders work to address issues they face with U.S.-Mexico border policy, Indigenous people must continue to grapple with the everyday impacts of increasing border enforcement.
As Non-Black POC, We Need to Address Anti-Blackness
While Indigenous and other people of color traditionally lack the power to enact racism, we can and do exercise clear racial prejudice against Black people.
Dismantling John C. Calhoun’s Racist Legacy
Despite being an avid proponent of slavery, the historical figure has been quite prominent in American society—and not just in the South.
The Supreme Court LGBTQ+ Ruling Is Just the Beginning
Many other things need to change before LGBTQ+ people can thrive in our workplaces, especially those of us who are Black.
The Confederate Flag Represents Sexual Violence
To claim the flag represents Southern pride is an egregious whitewashing of history.
The U.S. Has Always Exploited Immigrants During Pandemics
Throughout history, immigrants have borne the brunt not just of a pandemic, but the U.S. government’s disproportionate and cruel response to it.
The Movement for Black Lives Has Always Been Spiritual
When the Rev. Al Sharpton implored White America to “get your knee off our necks” at the memorial of George Floyd, his words were carried by news outlets across the globe.
Nondiscrimination Against LGBT People Is Now Law—and Workplaces Will Benefit
Research suggests that organizations that are more inclusive tend to perform better than those that aren’t.
A Culture Shift Can Only Happen With Reparations and Truth Telling
In this new movement of mass protest against police violence, anti-Black racism, and white supremacy, we will settle for nothing less than total transformation.
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