Social Justice

Books

The Sisterhood of Martyrdom

Paul Von Blum / Truthdig Mar 22, 2024 Kimberlé Crenshaw brings the lives of Black female victims of police violence vividly into focus. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Ear to the Ground

When ‘More Police Training’ Goes Wrong

Tana Ganeva / Truthdig Mar 18, 2024 Why did New Jersey pay a racist ex-cop $75,000 to “educate” its officers on traffic stops? Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Wounds of War

One in Three Children Under Two in Northern Gaza Acutely Malnourished

Olivia Rosane / Common Dreams Mar 18, 2024 Malnutrition among children is “reaching devastating and unprecedented levels in the Gaza Strip due to the war and restrictions on aid delivery," UNICEF said. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Interview

‘Traumatizing’: What It’s Like to Be Unhoused in Rural America

Susan Shain / High Country News Mar 15, 2024 The lessons learned after spending months embedded with unhoused communities in Oregon. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Environment

In Canada, Fossil Fuel Industry Funds Discord Among Native Groups

Geoff Dembicki / DeSmog Mar 13, 2024 Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Politics

There’s Nothing Wrong With a Little Nauseous Optimism

Robert Reich / Substack Mar 12, 2024 There is plenty to be concerned about in November, but there's no reason to dwell in despair. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Interview

‘Vote Uncommitted’ Is Quickly Becoming the Most Powerful Strategy for Ceasefire

Alessandra Bergamin / Waging Nonviolence Mar 9, 2024 Organizers with Listen to Michigan explain the Vote Uncommitted campaign’s rapid growth and the power of grassroots electoral organizing on Gaza. Dig deeper ( 18 Min. Read )

Women

Portraits in RED: The ‘Silent Crisis’ Facing Indigenous Women

SHERELL BARBEE / In These Times Mar 8, 2024 Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Women

Biden Spotlights Reproductive Rights at State of the Union Address

Grace Panetta, Shefali Luthra / The 19th Mar 8, 2024 The president and Democratic members of Congress invited guests who highlighted issues related to abortion and IVF. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Courts & Law

We Are Witnessing a Resurgence of Anti-Science Fundamentalism

Robert Reich / Substack Mar 6, 2024 The recent ruling in Alabama regarding "frozen embyros" can't help but evoke memories of the trial of John T. Scopes. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Activism

Honoring John Lewis’ Vision on Bloody Sunday

Trey Walk / Facing South Mar 5, 2024 He knew safeguarding democracy required far more than voting. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Politics

Will California Send Barbara Lee to the Senate?

Amanda Becker / The 19th Mar 4, 2024 She’s a Black progressive from Oakland who has voted on her principles, carving out space for others to follow. Dig deeper ( 14 Min. Read )