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Lead Pipes Leave Benton Harbor, Michigan, With Toxic Water
Since 2018, tap water in the predominantly Black city has contained lead levels up to 60 times the federal limit.
Over 530 Arrested in Historic Indigenous-Led Climate Protests in DC
Indigenous leaders have issued a series of demands, including the abolition of the Bureau of Indian Affairs.
Trump’s Coup Nearly Succeeded. He May Try Again in 2024.
Trump’s continued grip on the GOP makes investigations into the January 6 attack vital to safeguarding democracy.
Family Searches for Father Missing in Texas Desert as Border Deaths Peak
Armando Alejo Hernández was an undocumented worker in the U.S for more than a decade before being deported in 2016.
Voter Turnout in Iraq Hits All-Time Low as Faith in Democratic Process Falters
Iraqi journalist Nabil Salih says the election has little to do with responding to the demands of the people.
Family of Henrietta Lacks Sues Over Racist Theft of Cells for Biotech Profit
The “HeLa” cell line has played a part in cancer research, the polio vaccine and even COVID-19 vaccines.
More Than 5 Million People in Ethiopia Are in Need of Humanitarian Assistance
UN officials say Ethiopia’s government is blocking the movement of medicine, food and fuel.
Police Reform Is Not Enough to Protect Black Lives
Human rights lawyer Derecka Purnell argues that police reform is an inadequate compromise to calls for abolition.
Leak Shows Facebook Knew Its Algorithms Harmed Children and Spread Hate
Facebook deliberately ignored rampant disinformation and hate speech in order to boost ad sales.
Youth Climate Activists Slam Political Inaction at UN Summit Ahead of COP26
Youth activists held a three-day youth climate conference ahead of the United Nations COP26 climate summit.