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Reflections on New Orleans’ Uneven Recovery
New Orleans' politicians are proclaiming the city to be better off than it was before Hurricane Katrina. But are they right?
David Simon’s New Mini-Series Looks at “Hypersegregation” in Public Housing
David Simon's latest project is titled “Show Me a Hero,” a six-part mini-series now airing on HBO.
Hip-Hop Legend Boots Riley on How His Cousin Was Accused of Shooting a Cop
Legendary hip-hop artist Boots Riley has been deeply involved in political activism for decades.
From Japan to Vietnam, Radiation and Agent Orange Survivors Deserve Justice From the US
Decades later, radiation and Agent Orange survivors and their families are still seeking justice from the US government.
Remembering Civil Rights Freedom Fighter Julian Bond Who Chaired NAACP, Cofounded SNCC
Civil rights pioneer Julian Bond died on Saturday.
The Lived Experience of Israeli Restrictions on Gaza: A Firsthand Testimony
Being a Palestinian means an endless process of suffering.
Artists at the Venice Biennale Respond to the Black Lives Matter Movement
We look at the state of the Black Lives Matter movement and the art world.
Political Art and “All the World’s Futures”: First African Curator of Venice Biennale
Okwui Enwezor of Nigeria is the Biennale's first African-born chief curator.
Are Journalists and Activists Safe Anywhere in Mexico? Protests Erupt Over Killing of Five in Mexico City
In Mexico City, thousands of protesters are continuing to denounce the murder of photojournalist Ruben Espinosa.
Are Undercover Attacks on Planned Parenthood Part of a Broader Effort to Outlaw Abortion?
The Senate is planning to vote to strip Planned Parenthood of $500 million in federal funding.