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Indigenous Women and Femmes Are Winning Fights to Reclaim Land
Not only must acres be transitioned back to Indigenous peoples' stewardship, it must happen in any way possible.
Lula’s New Government Is Taking Steps to Combat Racism in Brazil
One of Lula da Silva's first acts as president was to create new ministries of Indigenous Peoples and Racial Equality.
White Communities More Likely to Receive Funds to Fix Aging Water Infrastructure
A new report blames systemic racism and disinvestment for the rise in inequities in water infrastructure.
Following in MLK’s Footsteps Means Resisting Christian Nationalism
King’s life gives us a blueprint to fight the religious right.
America’s Biggest Museums Have Failed to Return Native American Human Remains
Decades after a federal law called for them to be returned, more than 110,000 Native ancestors remain in collections.
From SNCC to Black Lives Matter: Longtime Activists Discuss Black Liberation
Gwendolyn Zoharah Simmons, Michael Simmons and Dan Berger discuss how the struggle for justice is a lifetime commitment.
Keenan Anderson, Cousin of Black Lives Matter Cofounder, Killed by LAPD
The high school English teacher suffered cardiac arrest after police used a Taser on him following a traffic accident.
Not All Insurrections Are Equal — for Enslaved Americans, It Was the Only Option
We can't let the January 6 insurrection overshadow the long history of Black insurrections against slavery in the U.S.
Arizona Governor-Elect Taps Critic of Racism in Child Welfare to Lead CPS Agency
An investigation found that 1 in 3 Black children in Phoenix had endured a DCS investigation over one five-year period.
States Take Tax Revenue Vital for Funding Tribal Services
State and local governments often tax economic activity on tribal land, reducing what tribes can collect for themselves.
Texas Tribe Sues Elon Musk to Protect Sacred Sites From SpaceX
The planned expansion of a SpaceX launch center may destroy ancient village sites and their artifacts and human remains.
Right-Wing Media Flaunted Their Racism in Smearing Brittney Griner’s Release
Brittney Griner’s freedom matters, but right-wing media outlets made clear they don’t think so.
Congress Has One Last Chance to Abolish the Crack Cocaine Sentencing Disparity
Merrick Garland’s recent memo was an important first step, but only Congress can fully end the sentencing disparities.