How Indigenous Land Rights Halted Amazon’s South Africa HQ
The decision offers hope to First Nations everywhere: Commercial investors cannot ignore the consent of Indigenous communities.
Social Justice
When Asian Art Meets Elvis Presley
A queer Asian artist’s photo depicting himself as Elvis Presley sparked reactionary racism in Memphis, illustrating the difficult terrain facing artists of color.
One Family, Two Nations
An extended Mexican family is split by wars between drug cartels and U.S. immigration policy.
How Do We Stop White Supremacists From Killing People of Color?
In the wake of the Buffalo massacre, scholar-activist Rosa Clemente worries that communities of color will be more heavily policed while White supremacists will continue to access guns freely.
Seeking Just Trials
Trials are far from impartial if the defendant is poor or reliant on public defenders. These people are working to re-balance the scales of justice.
The Deep Roots of the Racial Wealth Gap—and How We Undo It
The racial wealth gap exists by historical design. In order to undo that divide, we need to be just as intentional.
Race and Religion Have Always Played a Role in Who Gets Refuge in the U.S.
The treatment of Ukrainian versus Black and Brown asylum seekers has prompted criticism that the administration is enforcing immigration policies in ways that favor White, European, mostly Christian refugees.
How Artists are Transforming Climate-Related Storytelling
From short videos to influencing Hollywood storylines, a new climate-related project is empowering BIPOC artists to take the lead on storytelling.
Happy Endings for Queer Characters
An interview with the playful, prefigurative, beloved and sometimes banned author, T.J. Klune.
My Mother’s Immigration Story, Part of Something Larger
You can say that my parents came to America for a better life, and they got one. But American imperialism shaped their paths.
Why Fatal Police Interactions Are Avoidable
Police too often claim that confusion during an encounter caused them to fire fatal shots, as in the case of Patrick Lyoya. But there are solutions.
What Climate Justice Looks Like
A moral philosopher on the ethics of how we address global warming.
How to Prevent Teen Dating Violence
“Because no one had talked with me as a teen about what a real, healthy relationship looks like, I didn’t know what to do when my boyfriend became abusive.”
Learning to Swim Through My Hybrid Cultures
A poem, “Swimming,” explores themes of crossing borders, survival, and resilience.
In Photos: Rallying for Roe
After a leaked draft Supreme Court opinion signaled the court’s intention to overturn the landmark decision in Roe v. Wade, advocates for reproductive justice took to the streets in cities nationwide.
30 Years After the L.A. Uprising, Multi-Racial Organizers Rebuild the City
The 1992 L.A. rebellion was a wake-up call for a deeply segregated city. Where authorities have failed over 30 years to rebuild what was lost, multi-racial organizing has succeeded in leading progressive change.
How Muslims Are Rebuilding Ramadan’s Community Spirit
Even though Ramadan is about community, the pandemic forced us into isolation. Now, we are cautiously emerging, rebuilding our ties, and reimagining how to mark the holy month of fasting.
Art and Identity on the Spectrum
What does creativity look like on the spectrum? We asked four autistic artists to show us how they would like to be seen.
Instead of “Tough on Crime” Policies, California Could Fund Better Solutions
State legislatures and elected officials around the country have almost always responded to crime with more police funding in spite of little to no positive results. Instead, they could tackle the recidivism rate, solve the housing crisis, and reduce poverty.
To Save a Forest, Look to the Women
Women often suffer the most from environmental degradation. A nonprofit in Colombia is trying to make their needs central to conservation.
On Mass Migration and Not Becoming Immune
How much suffering must a human go through to be seen as equal?
Unlearning Racism As a Non-Black Person of Color
A young, mixed-race Iranian American realized during the 2020 racial justice uprisings that being a person of color didn’t mean she was automatically an expert on race and racism.
Interrupting Cycles of Harm, Inside and Outside Prison Walls
Formerly incarcerated mental health care providers are supplementing traditional resources for those still in prison—with mutually beneficial results.
Alopecia Is No Laughing Matter for Millions of Black American Women
Black women like Jada Pinkett Smith and Representative Ayanna Pressley are coming forward to shed light on a little known hair loss condition that disproportionately affects Black women.
Who Gets to Define Classical Music?
The recent outrage over the Grammy nominations of two Black artists in classical categories is part of a long-standing problem in the White-dominated genre.
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