Author Bios

Kathryn Lafond is the author of Seasoned with Gratitude, 250 Recipes and Blessings Celebrating the Greater Nourishment of Real Food.

Pitasanna Shanmugathas recently graduated from the University of Toronto with a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science and criminology.

Born and raised in Tennessee, Jordan Scruggs is a communicator and activist specializing in reproductive justice, racial justice and LGBTQ rights. Their passion comes from being raised by people …

Molly Parker is an investigative reporter focusing on public housing for The Southern Illinoisan. Follow her on Twitter: @mollyparkerSI.

Lisa Needham is an attorney who has worked in the areas of First Amendment, education and labor law. She is also an adjunct law professor focusing on teaching legal …

Lauren Burke is an Atlantic Fellow for Social and Economic Equity. She works on labor-led climate initiatives with the Labor Network for Sustainability. Previously, she was a worker organizer with UNITE …

Angelina Godoy is Helen H. Jackson Chair in Human Rights, and director of the Center for Human Rights, at the University of Washington.

David L. Rosen is the communications officer on regulatory affairs for Public Citizen and the Coalition for Sensible Safeguards.

Peter Gowan is a policy associate with The Next System Project at the Democracy Collaborative. Peter’s research focuses on housing, political economy and alternative models of ownership in both …

Fatema Ahmad is deputy director at the Muslim Justice League in Boston. She is a former biomedical engineer turned community organizer who is passionate about fighting the criminalization of marginalized communities. …