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White House Officially Endorses “Long Overdue” DC Statehood
The Office of Management and Budget has sent a statement to Congress to officially record the White House’s stance.
Chicago Police Officer Shot 13-Year-Old Adam Toledo With His Hands in the Air
City officials spent weeks disparaging Adam Toledo before releasing the body camera footage.
Canceling Student Debt Will Help Health Care Workers and Advance Racial Justice
Canceling student debt would provide some instant relief for people who could really use it right now.
New Mexico Passes Marijuana Legalization — Including Racial Justice Provisions
The legislation includes automatic expungement for those with past cannabis arrests or convictions.
Being “Anti-Racist” Isn’t Enough. The Violence of Whiteness Must Be Exposed.
I want to see a U.S. where white people in congregations scream, “I refuse to live behind the craven mask of whiteness!”
Fred Hampton Was Right: We Must Fight Racism With Cross-Racial Solidarity
Marginalized people must work together if we hope to survive, much less achieve equality and justice.
Outraged Bystanders Describe Witnessing George Floyd Death During Chauvin Trial
Jurors heard another series of dramatic testimonies during the third day of the murder trial of Derek Chauvin.
The Chauvin Trial Matters, But Real Victory Would Mean Divestment From Policing
UCLAÂ historian and author Robin D.G. Kelley says a guilty verdict alone would not represent justice for George Floyd.
Attacks on Asian Women Are Fueled by Criminalization, War and Economic Injustice
The mass shooting in Georgia also exposes the violence of imperialism, economic exploitation and immigration policy.
With Atlanta Shootings, It’s Impossible to Disconnect Racism From Sexism
The deadly shootings have stoked outrage and renewed fears about rising anti-Asian racism in the U.S.