“Promises were made,” Justice Gorsuch said in upholding Creek Nation jurisdiction over half of Oklahoma.
Campaign finance is part of the problem, but have you heard of the “capital strike”?
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.
“Minimum Viable Planet” is a weeklyish commentary about climateish stuff, and how to keep it together in a world gone mad.
We still likely won’t see his tax returns before the election, but the rule of law scored a win today.
Health inequity for Black people in the U.S. is not a new phenomenon. But COVID-19 shined a light on the problem—and it’s costing lives.
Electors thought they could vote their consciences in 2016. The Supreme Court just said “no.”
What drives change isn’t majority opinion. It’s the ability of key participants to disrupt the system.
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.
Often denied legal recognition and systemic support, immigrant communities have long been finding solutions to the social ills plaguing all communities.
For some families, seeking better opportunities means leaving behind their loved ones, including children.
Zimbabweans who had to flee their low-lying farms due to drought are finding an unexpected welcome in the nation’s Eastern Highlands.
Since well before the Vietnam War, Southeast Asian migrants have faced racism, targeted immigration enforcement, and denial of their basic human rights.
New York’s immigrant communities turn to the tools of civic life to protect their rights.
With strong, rich roots in the U.S., Black people are part of this country’s immigration narrative.
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.
Our healthcare and food systems depend on immigrant workers, including those who are undocumented. Greater protections for them would be good for everyone.
Despite being an avid proponent of slavery, the historical figure has been quite prominent in American society—and not just in the South.
The difficulty for people experiencing homelessness to regain their security puts a new focus on helping them before they lose their homes.
This model shows just how effective they are.
Cultivating algae empowers coastal communities while storing CO2 deep underwater.
A growing number of political exiles from Nicaragua are putting their experience and activism to work in their adopted country.
It’s all about the incentives and weighing risks: Staying home has to be more attractive than going out.
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