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Forced Sterilization Is Nothing New to Criminalized People in the US
Allegations of mass hysterectomies at an ICE-run jail are consistent with a long history of state-sanctioned eugenics.
Ableism and White Supremacy Are Intertwined — We Must Confront Them Together
Ableism is a systemic oppression and an expression of privilege that finds common ancestry with white supremacy.
Black Lives Matter Is a Continuum of Black Protest Over Centuries
For more than 400 years, Black people have expressed in countless ways that Black Lives Matter.
Beyond White Supremacist Groups, We Must Eradicate Systemic White Supremacy
Black feminist scholar Barbara Smith discusses her proposal for an antiracist program to confront white supremacy.
Universities Should Learn Lessons of 9/11 and Transform in the Face of Pandemic
Similar to 9/11, our current moment is one of collective trauma. Higher education must respond accordingly.
The NYPD Repeatedly Promoted Cop Accused of Racist, Invasive Strip Searches
Eighty-six NYPD leaders have at least one credible misconduct allegation on file. This officer has the most.
Labor Must Make Defense of Black Lives Its Own Imperative
Black trade unionists are calling on the labor movement to unite in defense of Black lives.
Trump’s “Law and Order” Is Feeding Racist Violence and Chaos
Trump's cult of personality within the GOP has moved the U.S. steadily into authoritarianism during his term.
The Milwaukee Bucks Strike Is Part of a Long Tradition of Athlete Resistance
The Bucks strike came out of a resurgence of Black athlete organizing spanning football, soccer, baseball and more.
In COVID Era, Artists Are Generating Hope and Illustrating Pandemic Inequities
As the pandemic enters its sixth month, artists throughout the U.S. are finding ways to document the moment.