White Privilege II Showed Me What an Unruly Mess We鈥檙e In
A Seattle music writer quoted in Macklemore鈥檚 controversial new song appreciates how it speaks to young white people鈥攂ut wishes it had gone further.
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Why Young Latinos in Rural California Support Sanders
In California鈥檚 predominantly Spanish speaking Eastern Coachella Valley, younger Latinos are showing support for Sanders, upending the narrative that his appeal does not extend beyond white voters.
A Bold Shift to Make Public Schools Serve Low-Income Students
Last year, New York City began turning schools in poor neighborhoods into community schools鈥攃ombining rigorous instruction and extracurricular enrichment with a broad social support system.
How One Affluent Town Helps Its Neediest Students Get Into (and Stay In) College
In New England, a community program matches college-savvy parents with first-generation college-bound students to help them navigate the overwhelming application process.
New York鈥檚 鈥淐arwasheros鈥� Push for Safer, Fairer Workplaces
Car washes are the 鈥渨ild, wild West鈥� of workplace regulation. The Car Wash Accountability Act will improve that鈥攊f it is ever implemented.
What the Oregon Standoff Is Really About
The people occupying a wildlife reserve in eastern Oregon say they鈥檙e speaking for ranchers. But a closer look shows they鈥檙e associated with movements most people find alienating. If we want to build any solidarity with those living in rural areas, we need to understand the difference.
How This Black Student Used Documents and DNA to Find Her Slave Ancestors
Like many African Americans, Lakisha David wanted to trace the roots of her family, who for years were documented only as property. Here鈥檚 how she did it.
How Do You Explain Where You Came From When Your Grandparents Were Immigrants?
As a child of Indian immigrants, Rupa Shenoy has learned when strangers ask her where she鈥檚 from, they don't want to hear 鈥淚owa.鈥�
Every 30 Seconds a Latino in the U.S. Turns 18. The Challenge Is Getting Them to Vote
If they vote more, Latino youth can be a powerful force in coming elections.
3 Ways to Bring David Bowie鈥檚 Spirit to Your Social Change Work
David Bowie pushed boundaries, challenged norms, and helped pop culture become more inclusive. Here鈥檚 how to keep his legacy alive.
In Photos: The Seed-Saving Farmers Who Pass Down Land to Their Daughters
In northeastern India鈥檚 mountainous state of Meghalaya, youngest daughters inherit the land鈥攁nd the ancient food heritage of their mothers.
Uber鈥檚 Immigrant Drivers Look Forward to Better Pay鈥攁nd Bigger Voice
A union for Seattle Uber drivers means finally having the right to a two-way conversation with their multibillion-dollar employer.
How Filipina Beauty Queens Are Lobbying for Trans Rights
In the first episode of their new documentary series, A Woman's Place, filmmakers explain how transgender beauty queens are lobbying for their rights outside of pageants.
Project Fatherhood: Uniting the Men of LA鈥檚 Toughest Communities
In the Watts neighborhood of Los Angeles, Project Fatherhood helps end the cycle of absent fathers and gives men a place to discuss what it means to be dads, partners, and sons in one of the city's roughest areas.
Six Hopeful Breakthroughs from 2015
Despite conflicts and crises at home and abroad, 2015 offered glimpses of the road to a more just, compassionate, and sustainable world.
Black Activists Need Black-Only Spaces. Here鈥檚 Why We Should Respect That
What the media are missing in the controversial call for safe spaces.
Standing With Malala: Meet the Teenagers Who Survived the Taliban and Kept Going to School
In the Taliban assassination attempt on Malala Yousafzai, Shazia Ramzan, and Kainat Riaz were also shot鈥攆or no more than daring to go to school. Three years later, they鈥檙e more committed to education than ever.
Why We Need More Shame-Free TV Characters Who Reflect the Reality of Abortion
The internet has been buzzing about Olivia Pope鈥檚 abortion on ABC鈥檚 Scandal. If nearly one-third of American women have an abortion by age 45, why don鈥檛 we see more female characters make the same decision?
In Photos: Minnesotans Face Gunfire and Cold in 11-Day Occupation of Police Precinct
In Minneapolis, demonstrators are demanding police release video of a fatal shooting of an African-American man. Earlier this week, five were shot by alleged white supremacists.
Compost Your Corpse? This Woman Wants to Make It Legal
Katrina Spade, creator of the Urban Death Project, talks about human composting and why she's trying to make it legal in Washington state.
5 Ways Voters Stood Up to Big Money, Despite Losses
From campaign finance reform to protecting small business, Tuesday's elections had a few big victories.
Can Seattle Boot Big Money Out of Elections By Giving Everyone 鈥淒emocracy Vouchers鈥�?
Early results show Seattle passing the Honest Elections ballot initiative. Voters will receive four $25 鈥渄emocracy vouchers鈥� every election year, which they can donate to the campaign of their choice.
Meet the 1 Percenters Finding Solace in Wealth Redistribution
A growing cadre of the owning class is crafting a healthier relationship to the other 99 percent: 鈥淚t is not about individual therapy or even engaging in philanthropy or charity. It鈥檚 about collective action.鈥�
Colorado Pushes for Universal Health Care That鈥檚 Governed by the People
Next year, residents will vote on replacing the Affordable Care Act with ColoradoCare, a plan that works like a cooperative. In a purple state like this, it just might work.
Remembering Grace Lee Boggs and the Revolution She Inspired in Us
精东影业 has put together a tribute page to honor Grace Lee Boggs and the lives she touched while she was with us. Share your own thoughts with #RememberingGrace.
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