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Why Trump’s ‘Remain in Mexico’ Policy Must End

A Trump-era rule requiring immigrants to remain in Mexico while awaiting their cases has caused suffering and human rights violations. The U.S. Supreme Court is now thwarting President Biden’s attempt to end the rule.

Annika Olson | Jan 20, 2022

Reproductive rights | Reproductive Justice | Health Justice

Midwives and Doulas Address Racial Birth Disparities in California

Across the state, midwives and doulas are working to increase education and access to their services to more Black and Brown women.

Myah Overstreet | Jan 19, 2022

Gender justice

Remembering bell hooks, a Revolutionary Who Led With Love

Leaving behind a prolific body of work and a powerful legacy, Black feminist writer and thinker bell hooks taught us about radical intersectional politics—and love.

Barbara Ransby | Jan 18, 2022

Wealth and inequality

Martin Luther King Jr., Labor Activist

One often-overlooked aspect of Martin Luther King Jr.’s life and career was his strong support of labor unions, calling them America’s first anti-poverty program.

Peter Cole | Jan 17, 2022

Wealth and inequality | Jobs | Labor

Custodians Ensure Our Well-Being. It’s Time We Ensure Theirs

Evalynn Romano, the daughter of custodians, offers clear, achievable solutions to affirm the dignity and health of this largely BIPOC workforce.

Evalynn Fae Taganna Romano | Jan 12, 2022

Education

How Scholars Are Countering Well-Funded Attacks on Critical Race Theory

There is a long history of right-wing forces fighting against progressive educational curricula. Now, scholars like Robin D. G. Kelley are working to level the playing field against the moneyed political interests behind the attacks.

Sonali Kolhatkar | Jan 11, 2022

Sustainable food and farming | Local economies

Black Farmers Are Rebuilding Agriculture in Coal Country

Jason Tartt saw opportunity in the terraced hillsides of his native West Virginia, both for restoring the land and for other Black farmers.

Natalie Peart | Jan 10, 2022

Affordable housing | Housing

Housing Justice for Oakland’s Black Community

Unaffordable housing is a major factor that drives Black Oaklanders out of the California city—so what can we do about it?

Denzel Tongue | Jan 5, 2022

Affordable housing

Pushing Back Against Gentrification, One Home at a Time

A team of Portland activists is working to keep Black residents in their homes with maintenance and upgrades.

Hannah Wallace | Dec 27, 2021

California Forms a State-Level Reparations Task Force

The first of its kind, the nine-member task force will study and develop reparations proposals in order to start repairing the harm done to African American families and communities by U.S. policies.

Sonali Kolhatkar | Dec 21, 2021

Coronavirus | Immigration

Community Organizers Are Helping Immigrants Navigate COVID Misinformation

Lies, conspiracy theories, and quack cures about COVID-19 are all over the internet—and immigrants are particularly vulnerable. But concerted community efforts can combat it.

Katelynn Laws | Dec 15, 2021

Immigration

How One Czech City Is Supporting Its Migrant Population

The city of Brno’s growing migrant population had been mostly served by NGOs. It wasn’t enough. So the city brought the work in-house.

Magdalena Rojo | Dec 14, 2021

Pollution | Water

Community Efforts to Clean Up Contaminated Water in One California Town

“Lawmakers need to figure out better ways to balance the interests of industry with protecting people’s health.”

Claudia Boyd-Barrett | Dec 14, 2021

Criminal justice reform

Incarcerated Seniors Deserve a Chance to Come Home for the Holidays

Years of “tough-on-crime” policies have resulted in growing numbers of elderly people remaining in prison for decades. It’s past time to enact policies that help them come home.

Robert Saleem Holbrook | Dec 13, 2021