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Human Rights
Black Lives Matter Activist Convicted of Felony Lynching: “It’s More Than Ironic, It’s Disgusting”
In Pasadena, California, Black Lives Matter organizer Jasmine Richards is facing four years in state prison.
Crisis Narratives and the Ongoing Drought in Ethiopia
More than 10 percent of Ethiopia's population is currently facing drought-related food insecurity.
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A Zoo Story: From Harambe to Human Bondage
Public discourse around the death of an endangered gorilla ignores structural issues of race and dehumanization.
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Pan-Africanism, Feminism and Finding Missing Pan-Africanist Women
When most of us think of Pan-Africanism and its major icons, women will not instinctively come to mind.
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Eliminating White Supremacy Must Become a Priority in Order to Solve the World’s Most Pressing Issues
It is quite clear that we are very far from living in a country free from racism.
Beyond Awareness: Mental Illness and the Ableism of Capitalism
Capitalism values people based on their ability to produce, rather than their contributions to the lives of those around them.
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Freedom From Violence: Lessons From Black Prisoner Organizing
As prison organizing demonstrates, the pursuit of freedom from violence is rooted in care and creativity.
The Historical Roots of Contemporary Violence Against Pregnant Black Women
There is a long history of violence enacted on the bodies of pregnant Black women, but they have always fought back.
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Meet the Citizens Who Helped Decide Their City’s Budget — and Got Better Bus Stops
Participatory budgeting, or PB for short, is the idea that putting some of the power of the purse directly in the hands of citizens can pay powerful dividends.
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Immigrant Detention Centers Are Not Day Cares
A company running an immigrant detention facility attempted to obtain a child care license. It has been blocked — for now.