A Chicago neighborhood is redefining toxicity in pursuit of environmental justice
Since 2000, toxic tours in this community have evolved from talking about pollution, to now include systemic racism, policing, and mass incarceration.
Report counts 902 pregnancy-related prosecutions in three years after Dobbs
Pregnancy Justice found that most cases involved child neglect or endangerment charges and that substance use was alleged in 871 of them.
SCOTUS temporarily allows parts of Trump’s Muslim ban, will rule on decree in the...
Some of the conservative Justices did, however, indicate that they would be willing to uphold the ban, in full.
Add November 9th to the mornings I’d rather forget
In the hours after Trump declared victory, some signs of hope and resistance.
Progressives say ‘do this for everyone’ as Biden erases student debt for people with...
“Now do the rest of the $1.8 trillion,” said The Debt Collective.
No more police killings of kids!
Children of color appear to be fair game for too many cops.
685,000+ send comments in support of Bears Ears National Monument
“The people have spoken – more than half a million strong – and 99 percent expect these magnificent lands to be held in the public trust for future generations.”
Sky-high US housing costs fuel record surge in homelessness
"The COVID relief funds provided a buffer. We're seeing what happens when those resources aren't available."
‘I don’t want prayers:’ A mother of a victim from California mass shooting demands...
"I have two words: gun control. Now, now, now, now. No more NRA. No more money. Gun control now."
Why community efforts should live at the forefront of activism
When community members work together on something they believe strongly in, they do so with strength and mutual care that have positive effects on everyone involved.