Plant medicine has been gaining popularity in recent years, but this herbalist wants to decolonize it.
Plastic production wreaks havoc on people and the planet—from fracking wells and pipelines in Pennsylvania, to air pollution from plastic plants in Scotland.
Sometimes the best intentions to bolster identity and culture contribute to gentrification and displacement of the Black community.
Living in this country as an undocumented immigrant means pursuing your plans and dreams despite the very real fear of being deported.
I don’t blame you for feeling defensive at the phrase. But maybe you’ve been dismissing rape culture because you’ve misunderstood what it means.
Depressing immigrant participation could hurt Democrats, affect redistricting, the apportionment of congressional seats, and more than $600 billion in federal funds.
What ancient spiritual practices can teach us about turning loneliness into joyous solitude.
I’m burdened with the responsibility of informing the world around me that my body is mine. Historically, it belongs to everyone else.
You can acknowledge their problems and still enjoy them (probably not Woody Allen’s, though).
Here’s what you can do to authentically engage with Black History this month and every month.
Researchers say the outdoors can help mute internal criticism.
A close look at how a new headquarters would affect local quality of life and who would fill the jobs.
Before the film was released, the nation of Wakanda was taking shape in our minds.
After nearly 30 years of collecting rare artifacts, this Detroit teacher launched a mobile museum that travels the country educating people on African American history all year round.
Portland, Ore., climate activists celebrate a win against Big Oil as city- and state-level initiatives gain momentum across the country.
One of the most chilling reasons for being sent back to prison is failure to pay a fine or court or supervision fees.
When it comes to professors who deal with racial stratification, we should not be whitewashing reality.
The complex systems of the natural world can open our eyes to a new way of being.
It’s not just the prisoner who suffers.
The danger to our democracy is not the electoral college. Not gerrymandering. It’s a power imbalance that is old and structural.
At a time when many young Americans are seeking avenues for change in their communities, more schools are offering degrees in social justice.
Research shows community traits such as quality of housing and employment can influence wellness.
As partisan redistricting increasingly biases election results, people are mobilizing through the courts and the ballot box to make elections fairer.
This is how rallies grow into movements and create social change.
Too often, liberal candidates write off red states. But their policies could find a willing audience there.
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