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A New Era of Scholarship Is Shining a Light on the Black Philosophical Tradition
Without this history, students may see Black thinkers as footnotes rather than world-historical contributors.
Exposure to ICE Violence Threatens Children’s Health and Future Wellbeing
Federal agents have created a climate of fear for families trying to maintain the routines and normalcy of childhood.
For Gaza’s Students, International Scholarships Offer Both Hope and Heartbreak
This academic year, for the first time, Italy extended university scholarships to more than 180 students from Gaza.
The Trauma of ICE Raids Is Rippling Through Public Schools Across the US
ICE raids have left children stranded without caregivers after school bus drop-off. Abductions traumatize whole schools.
Trump’s ICE Invasion Is Upending Daily Life for Minneapolis Children
Parents struggle to explain the occupation to their kids and teachers face empty classrooms as many students stay home.
So-Called “Intellectual Freedom Centers” Spread Right-Wing Ideologies on Campus
The push to reshape education has gained considerable momentum under the second Trump administration.
Disability Justice Organizers Are Creating the Liberatory Future We All Deserve
Organizers share where they find hope in the struggle for disability justice as we go into the second year of Trump 2.0.
NC GOP Power Transfers Reshape Utilities, Environmental Regulation, and More
The GOP-led North Carolina legislature has siphoned off some of the powers that traditionally belonged to the governor.
Trump’s Attempts to Control Higher Education Follow a Familiar Fascist Playbook
Trumpism has been aided by divestment that hollowed higher ed out from the core, AAUP President Todd Wolfson says.
Queer and Trans People Were Under Attack in 2025. Here’s How We Fought Back.
From ICE jails to public libraries to Instagram, queer and trans people battled fascism on every front this year.