Society & Culture
Realizing trans rights amid persistent violence and discrimination
A deep dive into the dark realities of living as a trans person in the United States…yet hope is not lost.
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Past the transgender tipping point: a look at media
Trans Day of Visibility took place this past week on 3/31, so we’re spotlighting trans representation in media. We’ll define a few key terms as well.
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Black feminism and the hot, contested trend of femininity coaching
The feminine urge to share this article using 7 ❤️heart and ✨sparkle emojis.
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Colonization brought cannabis. Xenophobia made it illegal.
Did you know that cannabis was a mandated crop in colonial Virginia?
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Imagining space travel with inclusivity and accountability
Maybe there is a way — or ways — for dreams of space exploration and engagement with the needs and injustices on Earth to coexist.
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Catching up: editor’s picks
An autumn 2021 newsletter spotlighting our introductory series on race relations, noting how to submit a pitch, and thanking our readers for our most popular post this year. Don’t forget to subscribe!
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“Where you see wrong or inequality or injustice, speak out, because this is your country. This is your democracy. Make it. Protect it. Pass it on.”
Thurgood Marshall, Supreme Court Justice
Justice System
Unshackling the juvenile justice system
It’s been 400 years, and there are still roughly two million Black bodies in shackles on American soil.
Breaking the silence on state-sanctioned violence against Black women
Countless Black women are in the grave due to assault, injury, and murder by police officers. #SayHerName
Black, female, and unprotected
When Black women are left unprotected in the face of violence, we are stymied in the ability to self-actualize and in the opportunity to live. The damage is holistic.
Politics
One year after George Floyd, and racial justice still stands in the balance
It’s our one year anniversary, and we’re here with some hot topics. What is CRT, and is voting suppression still…
Protecting democracy when electoral politics are at risk
Black women have fought against voter suppression for decades. How can you help ensure that everyone’s voice is heard for…
2020 Election Guide on Racial Equity
How do the presidential candidates’ proposed policies stack up in the pursuit of racial equity?
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