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The Practical Politics of Police Abolition The Practical Politics of Police Abolition

In Becoming an Abolitionist, Derecka Purnell examines how one cannot separate putting an end to policing from broader struggles for freedom.

Mar 9, 2022 / Books & the Arts / Matthew Clair

My Norman Mailer Problem—and Ours My Norman Mailer Problem—and Ours

Digging down into the roots of white America’s infatuation with Black.

Mar 7, 2022 / Feature / Darryl Pinckney

“You Can’t Separate People From the Planet” “You Can’t Separate People From the Planet”

Activist and author Leah Thomas lays out her vision for a more just environmental movement.

Mar 4, 2022 / Q&A / Nylah Burton

Shirley Chisholm Shirley Chisholm

Leader and trailblazer.

Mar 3, 2022 / OppArt / Hooked Hands

Black Lily Black Lily

Fannie Lou Hamer, civil rights crusader.

Mar 2, 2022 / OppArt / Ibtisam Tasnim Zaman

Let’s Talk About the Taking of Black Land Let’s Talk About the Taking of Black Land

From Seneca Village to “urban renewal,” the government has claimed Black property—rarely with the “just compensation” promised by the Fifth Amendment.

Feb 28, 2022 / Feature / Elie Mystal

Biden Has Chosen Ketanji Brown Jackson for a Reason Biden Has Chosen Ketanji Brown Jackson for a Reason

Yes, Jackson’s nomination fulfills a historic promise. She’s also a legal superstar who’s long been considered a top contender for the court.

Feb 25, 2022 / Elie Mystal

We Need to Do More Than “Protect ‘Roe’” We Need to Do More Than “Protect ‘Roe’”

We have to address the structural barriers that prevent people from accessing their right to an abortion, including systemic poverty and racism.

Feb 24, 2022 / Katrina Kimport

In Minneapolis, the Cycle of Police Violence Continues In Minneapolis, the Cycle of Police Violence Continues

Amir Locke was sleeping. Daunte Wright was going to the car wash. George Floyd was at the corner store. When and where are Black people safe from police?

Feb 23, 2022 / Alyssa Oursler and Anna DalCortivo

We Must Protect Historically Black Colleges and Universities We Must Protect Historically Black Colleges and Universities

It’s no wonder HBCUs are under attack given how hostile our society remains to Black success.

Feb 21, 2022 / StudentNation / Robert Greene II

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The Practical Politics of Police Abolition The Practical Politics of Police Abolition

My Norman Mailer Problem—and Ours My Norman Mailer Problem—and Ours

“You Can’t Separate People From the Planet” “You Can’t Separate People From the Planet”

Shirley Chisholm Shirley Chisholm

Black Lily Black Lily

Let’s Talk About the Taking of Black Land Let’s Talk About the Taking of Black Land

Biden Has Chosen Ketanji Brown Jackson for a Reason Biden Has Chosen Ketanji Brown Jackson for a Reason

We Need to Do More Than “Protect ‘Roe’” We Need to Do More Than “Protect ‘Roe’”

In Minneapolis, the Cycle of Police Violence Continues In Minneapolis, the Cycle of Police Violence Continues

We Must Protect Historically Black Colleges and Universities We Must Protect Historically Black Colleges and Universities

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Race and Ethnicity

The Practical Politics of Police Abolition The Practical Politics of Police Abolition

My Norman Mailer Problem—and Ours My Norman Mailer Problem—and Ours

“You Can’t Separate People From the Planet” “You Can’t Separate People From the Planet”

Shirley Chisholm Shirley Chisholm

Black Lily Black Lily

Let’s Talk About the Taking of Black Land Let’s Talk About the Taking of Black Land

Biden Has Chosen Ketanji Brown Jackson for a Reason Biden Has Chosen Ketanji Brown Jackson for a Reason

We Need to Do More Than “Protect ‘Roe’” We Need to Do More Than “Protect ‘Roe’”

In Minneapolis, the Cycle of Police Violence Continues In Minneapolis, the Cycle of Police Violence Continues

We Must Protect Historically Black Colleges and Universities We Must Protect Historically Black Colleges and Universities