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If Biden Is Serious About Healing the Country, He Must Change Education Policy
It’s time to address the many mental health crises brought on marginalized students by the U.S. education system.
World AIDS Day Is Grim Reminder of an Ongoing Epidemic Amid COVID-19
As the world waits on an effective vaccine for COVID-19, the pandemic threatens treatment for those living with HIV.
Dozens of Racial Justice Protesters Held by Feds for Months Pretrial
Several who took part in the uprisings after George Floyd’s murder have faced prolonged incarceration amid the pandemic.
Black Lives Matter Co-Founder Was Targeted in Armed White Supremacist Plot
Black Lives Matter co-founder Alicia Garza says President Trump is “stoking fires he has no intention of controlling.”
Protests Rise in Philly After Police Murder Black Man Amid Mental Health Crisis
Walter Wallace Jr.'s mother had been trying to diffuse the situation before police arrived and shot him.
Barrett Is Poised to Become the Most Radical Right-Wing Member of Supreme Court
Amy Coney Barrett’s confirmation threatens health care, voting rights, racial justice and reproductive rights.
Texas Is Limiting Ballot Drop-Off Locations. Activists Are Pushing Back.
Despite a last-minute ruling restricting absentee voting, civil rights advocates are doubling down to get out the vote.
Black Doctors Fight for More Equitable Coronavirus Testing
To date, the Black Doctors COVID-19 Consortium has tested more than 10,000 people.
Many Places Refuse to Abandon Columbus Day — But They Are Losing That Battle
Indigenous Peoples' Day is just a first step, not just a box to check off.
Pence Faked Care for George Floyd, But We Know the Truth of His Administration
Pence briefly “performed” empathy toward Black people while exuding racism and sexism from every pore.