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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 )

A Violent Epidemic Is Taking American Lives

Amy Goodman and Denis Moynihan Nov 20, 2019 Activists are working hard to raise awareness about a growing scourge of violence against against transgender and gender-nonconforming people. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Race Becomes New Flashpoint With Pelosi, Ocasio-Cortez

LISA MASCARO / The Associated Press Jul 12, 2019 The rhetoric steps up after the freshman House Democrat accuses the Speaker of "singling out" her and fellow newcomers, all women of color. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Ocasio-Cortez Blasts Biden in New Legislative Battle

Common Dreams Jun 16, 2019 After presidential hopeful Biden flip-flops on the issue, the congresswoman fights a measure that bars using federal funds for abortions. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Is Already Making Democrats and Republicans Nervous

Natasha Hakimi Zapata / Truthdig Nov 21, 2018 The incoming House representative is giving as good as she gets. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

The #MeToo Movement Is Here to Stay

Sonali Kolhatkar / Truthdig Nov 15, 2018 Owing in great part to the ongoing efforts of women of color and allied groups, the movement is going strong more than a year after it began. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Pressley’s Upset Another Win for Fresh Democratic Voices

STEVE LeBLANC / The Associated Press Sep 5, 2018 Ayanna Pressley is all but assured of becoming the first black woman elected to Congress from Massachusetts, the latest example of the Democratic Party's embrace of diversity and progressive politics as the recipe for success in the Trump era. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Women of Color Are Making History Ahead of Midterms

Sonali Kolhatkar / Truthdig Aug 16, 2018 Finally, a bit of good news about America’s political prospects. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Under Trump, Congressional Candidate Could Have Been Barred From the U.S.

Juan Cole / Informed Comment Aug 15, 2018 Ilhan Omar, a refugee from Somalia and a Muslim, wins the Democratic primary for Minnesota’s 5th District House seat, hoping to succeed Keith Ellison. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Midwives are Caught in a Culture War Deeply Rooted in Race and Class (Video)

Ranjani Chakraborty / ProPublica Jun 6, 2018 What makes maternal health care in other affluent countries look so different from that of the U.S.? Among other things, midwives. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Demand Freedom for Siwatu-Salama Ra

Amy Goodman and Denis Moynihan Apr 19, 2018 The 26-year-old environmental and racial justice activist was unjustly prosecuted and imprisoned, and now, in the third trimester of a high-risk pregnancy, is serving a mandatory two-year sentence. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Women Are Poised to Change California’s Justice System

Liz Posner / AlterNet Mar 11, 2018 Three progressive black candidates are running for district attorney offices, and if they win, they could play a major role in reducing or amplifying race-based incarceration. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )