Five Years After Ferguson Uprising, Still Seeking Justice and Healing
On the fifth anniversary of Michael Brown’s death, his family and the town of Ferguson look to the past—and future—to bring about meaningful change.
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Reparations Are a Peace Treaty
The first article in this six-part series explores how the wars on drugs and poverty were actually wars on people, making the case for reparations as a way toward peace.
Ursula K. Le Guin Is Still the Radical Feminist We Need Today
adrienne maree brown shares unabashed love for the visionary writer, here and in the new documentary “Worlds of Ursula K. Le Guin.”
After Incarceration: The Truth About a Loved One’s Return from Prison
Author Ebony Roberts gives voice to the unspoken struggle many women face when a loved one comes home.
White Supremacy Has Always Been Terrorism
And Donald Trump is fanning the flames by encouraging the violent ideology.
The U.S. Owes Migrants More Than “Decriminalization”
Our policies have created the disasters from which they are fleeing.
To Survive Climate Catastrophe, Look to Queer and Disabled Folks
Biodiversity—in nature, and in our culture and resistance organizing—may be our best defense to the threats of climate change.
How Chicago Is Facing Its Violent History
A century after the deadly riot, the Chicago Race Riots of 1919 Commemoration Project looks to build bridges in a city still grappling with its segregated past—and present.
Indigenous People Demand an End to Detention on Stolen Lands
“As the original caretakers of these lands and territories, we have inherent authority over migration and demand an end to these barbaric acts.”
The Declaration of Independence Told Us What to Do About Tyrants Like Trump
Are we courageous enough to take action?
It’s Not a Woman’s Job to Protect a Man’s Virtue
The Mississippi gubernatorial candidate who wouldn’t allow a female reporter to cover his campaign without a male chaperone is recycling centuries of misogynistic mythology.
For Healthy Communities, Look Beyond Diet and Exercise
Improving health for everyone starts with addressing systemic inequities.
The Surprising Link Between Dogs and Neighborhood Segregation
Dogs can be a point of connection between neighbors, but this researcher discovered pets can also reinforce racial barriers.
Working for Peace in a Violent World
When the need for large-scale solutions is so dire, it can be challenging to focus on individual actions.
Dear Fellow Men, It’s Time We Break Our Silence
Speaking out when we see misogyny in action isn’t an affront to other men. It’s an invitation to do better.
Why Difficult Conversations Can Actually Be a Good Thing
Research suggests that structured engagement with someone who holds divergent views can be transformative, even without a concrete resolution.
How Albuquerque Hopes to Meet the Unique Needs of Urban Native Americans
The city amended a decades-old ordinance to recognize tribal sovereignty and create more services for Native people living in urban centers.
Resisting the Wall Industry, From Mexico to Palestine
The institutions responsible for harming people operate across borders far more than most people realize, yet many groups are joining forces to gain strength.
Race Against Time: How White Fear of Genetic Annihilation Fuels Abortion Bans
The recent spate of anti-abortion legislation is rooted in White extinction anxiety and carries on a long tradition of White people controlling the lives and reproduction of people of color.
As Fathers, We Must Commit to Dismantling the Patriarchy
White men, many of us fathers, have viciously held on to power but neglected to use it to make things better for other parents and children.
Queer History: The Gender-Free Revolutionary of 1776
The story of a young visionary who cast off gender and started a successful American movement for freedom, tolerance, and love.
In My Country, a Third Dictator Will Fall—With Your Help
In Sudan, pro-democracy protestors brought down two violent regimes over the past three months. On June 30, they hope to bring down a third.
Stonewall Was a Riot. The Rebellion Came Next.
It wasn’t the first time queer folks fought back, but it was a rallying cry for the next wave of gay liberation.
How This Database Is Tracking and Exposing Officers’ Bigoted Facebook Posts
It’s found more than 5,000 racist, sexist, and Islamophobic Facebook posts and comments by law enforcement.
20 Ways You Can Help Immigrants Now
While Congress stalls, you can take other kinds of actions to help immigrants in transition, in detention, and in crisis.
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