4 Ways Reparations Can Address Racial Inequality in Education
Unequal schools are one of many manifestations of systemic racism. Changing the way schools are financed and homeowners are taxed can be a vehicle for reparations.
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On America鈥檚 Residential Caste System鈥攁nd How to Abolish It
In her new book 鈥淲hite Space, Black Hood,鈥� author Sheryll Cashin makes a compelling case for how segregated U.S. cities are organized as a residential caste system.
Frances Moore Lapp茅: Why I Wrote 鈥淒iet for a Small Planet鈥�
In 1969, experts said the cause of hunger was world overpopulation. Frances Moore Lapp茅 showed they were wrong.
Black, Hispanic, and Asian Donors Give More to 大象传媒 Causes, Survey Finds
Giving to racial and social justice causes is on the rise鈥攅specially among donors of color. African Americans are the most likely to give to strangers of all racial and ethnic groups.
4 Years After Hurricane Mar铆a, Will We Finally Listen to the Voices of Survivors?
Survivors of one of the worst storms in Puerto Rico's history share their stories and how they resorted to mutual aid in the face of government neglect and incompetence.
How Working Fathers Help Paid Parental Leave Gain Steam
A growing number of U.S. companies are offering gender-neutral paid parental leave, prompting more fathers to take advantage of a benefit often assumed to primarily serve women.
Beyond Cancel Culture: How to Hold Each Other Accountable鈥擶ith Love
Loretta Ross shares her ideas on how to engage in 鈥渃alling in,鈥� instead of 鈥渃alling out,鈥� within social justice movements.
How I Embraced My Muslim Identity After 9/11
As a Muslim American woman coming of age in post-9/11 America, I was terrified of being stereotyped. Over two decades, I鈥檝e learned how to embrace my religious identity.
Identity and Islamophobia in a Post-9/11 Graphic Novel for Teens
In 鈥淧iece by Piece: The Story of Nisrin鈥檚 Hijab,鈥� a young teen struggles to define her identity in the aftermath of a hate crime.
Growing Food Justice in Brooklyn
Over 70 different fruits and vegetables are grown in this urban biodiversity oasis, including specialty crops from the community鈥檚 diverse cultures.
Why Empowering Workers Is a Form of Reparations
Slavery was the ultimate labor distortion. A crucial part in the discussion on reparations today should center on reshaping the labor relationship between employers and employees.
Designing a Hopeful Vision for Gaza
In response to bombing and blockade, 鈥淥pen Gaza: Architectures of Hope鈥� explores solutions for building peace and prosperity.
The Texas Abortion Ban, Explained
Texas鈥� new anti-abortion law has just gone into effect after the Supreme Court refused to step in. Here鈥檚 what it means.
Uganda鈥檚 Long History of Hosting Refugees
The country has a reputation of being progressive on refugee issues鈥攂ut its efforts are underfunded.
How to Confront Vaccine Refusal in Black and Brown Communities
Getting communities of color vaccinated is a matter of racial justice鈥攁nd that means confronting the history of medical racism in the U.S. and massive online misinformation.
How U.S. Wars Abroad Are Intimately Tied to Police Brutality at Home
The demands to defund the police are linked to the call for ending militarism. There is a strong case to be made for these movements to join forces against both forms of violence.
Afghan Feminists Told Us War Wouldn鈥檛 Free Them
Afghan feminists told the world 20 years ago what to do (and what not to do) to help them. The U.S. didn鈥檛 listen, and today鈥檚 disastrous outcome is the inevitable result.
As Our Bodies and Planetary Systems Become 鈥淚nflamed,鈥� How Do We Heal?
In their new book, authors Rupa Marya and Raj Patel explore how capitalism and colonialism have caused sickness and how Indigenous knowledge can offer healing.
How to Prevent Crime Without Relying on Police
Crime is rising in America. But rather than rely on the knee-jerk response of increased policing, one violence-prevention expert offers his solutions on using a justice-lens to reduce crime.
How Will Recent Political Instability Shape Haiti鈥檚 Earthquake Response?
The devastating temblor came just weeks after the assassination of President Jovenel Mo茂se鈥攁n event that underscored the precarious political and security environment in modern-day Haiti.
What Does the Taliban Stand For Today?
Can the Taliban鈥檚 less-extreme public statements be trusted? Afghans and regional experts are skeptical as the extremist group retakes control of Afghanistan amid the departure of U.S. and NATO forces.
What the Taliban Takeover Means for Women
The Taliban "has not changed," say women facing subjugation in areas of Afghanistan under its rule.
Tribes Get Creative in Teaching Tradition and Community
鈥淚 want our kids to dare, to imagine, and want the best.鈥�
How 鈥淲hitey on the Moon鈥� Perfectly Captures Bezos鈥� Space Joy Ride
The themes of Gill Scott-Heron鈥檚 seminal poem written decades ago resonate more strongly than ever as billionaires like Jeff Bezos spend their money on lavish vanity projects.
There Is Enough Food, Just Not Enough Food Access
Community fridge networks across the country are an important start鈥攁nd symbol鈥攊n the work to make sure everyone has enough to eat.
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