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Earlier this year, activists launched a campaign called Freedom Cities to protect and uplift all people of color. (And, no, it doesn't include more police.)
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Japan has found a way to write off its national debt without creating inflation. Why can’t we do that?
A young white man moved into a black neighborhood to fix a crumbling house and discovered what really transcends differences.
The Women of Color Out to Reclaim Marijuana Culture
Most commercial pot shops are owned by rich white men. This all-female art collective wants to remind us of the drug’s community and healing roles.
The bittersweet benefits of yearning for the past.
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Cruel to Be Kind? When It’s OK to Make Someone Feel Bad
Research suggests sometimes inducing a little negative emotion in someone else can improve their long-term well-being.
How symptoms of mental illness manifest in Black women, and the steps you can take toward healing.
In Georgia, Jon Ossoff narrowly lost to Republican Karen Handel. That’s a big win: A Republican narrowly won in a strongly Republican district.
To understand the origins of wealth inequality and discrimination, we must look at the history of slavery.
Your Chocolate Might Have Survived This Fungus in Ecuador
Half of all cacao grown in Ecuador is ruined by a disease called frosty pod rot. But farmers, exporters, and chocolate-makers are finding sustainable ways to combat it.
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This summer, get outside, roll up your sleeves, and take a stand for public lands.
Instead of using debt to punish communities of color and the poor, we should invest in everyone and defend our civic legacies for future generations.
According to a new study, we concentrate better and feel less stressed when we fully detach from work and enjoy a real breather.