The Boycott’s Abolitionist Roots The Boycott’s Abolitionist Roots
How a group of 19th-century Quakers cut their economic ties to slavery.
Aug 14, 2019 / Willy Blackmore
Artificial Intelligence Is Failing Humans Artificial Intelligence Is Failing Humans
When someone’s always watching, we lose our sense of self.
Jul 16, 2019 / Column / Patricia J. Williams
Dear Grown-Ups, It’s Time to Let LGBTQ Students Be Our Teachers Dear Grown-Ups, It’s Time to Let LGBTQ Students Be Our Teachers
We have a lot to learn from them.
Jun 27, 2019 / Takeru Nagayoshi
It’s 2019: Why Do LGBTQ Americans Still Lack Basic Civil Rights Protections? It’s 2019: Why Do LGBTQ Americans Still Lack Basic Civil Rights Protections?
As we celebrate Stonewall’s 50th anniversary, it’s time to pass the Equality Act and make anti-LGBTQ discrimination illegal.
Jun 26, 2019 / Senator Tammy Baldwin
When Joe Biden Collaborated With Segregationists When Joe Biden Collaborated With Segregationists
The candidate’s years as an anti-busing crusader cannot be forgotten—or readily forgiven.
Jun 6, 2019 / Jonathan Kozol
Corporations Have Paid Out at Least $2.7 Billion in Civil-Rights and Labor Lawsuits Since 2000 Corporations Have Paid Out at Least $2.7 Billion in Civil-Rights and Labor Lawsuits Since 2000
Inside an analysis of corporate legal culture.
Feb 1, 2019 / Michelle Chen
The Birmingham Civil Rights Institute’s Insult to Angela Davis Has Boomeranged The Birmingham Civil Rights Institute’s Insult to Angela Davis Has Boomeranged
Scholars, activists, and grassroots organizers have flocked to her defense, a testament to the growing strength of intersectional solidarity for Palestinian rights.
Jan 15, 2019 / Mairav Zonszein
Transgender Rights Are Under Siege in Trump’s America Transgender Rights Are Under Siege in Trump’s America
Transgender people are facing attacks on their health care, employment, and more.
Dec 19, 2018 / Michelle Chen
Immigrants Will Be Vital to the Future of American Democracy Immigrants Will Be Vital to the Future of American Democracy
That is, if anti-immigrant policies don’t stop civic engagement in its tracks.
Nov 20, 2018 / Michelle Chen
A Call for Solidarity in the Face of Hate A Call for Solidarity in the Face of Hate
When so many groups are under attack, a collective response is the only response.
Oct 29, 2018 / Dave Zirin