Good Trouble Lives On: Honoring Congressman John Lewis with a National Day of Action

Good Trouble Lives On: Honoring Congressman John Lewis with a National Day of Action

By Pearl Phillip |Editorial credit: Ryan Rahman / Shutterstock.com Congressman John Lewis, the late civil rights icon and U.S. Representative from Georgia’s 5th District, remains one of the most enduring symbols of courage, resilience, and justice in American history. Known for his unwavering dedication to nonviolent activism, Lewis’ legacy transcends generations. As America continues to […]

🛑 Stop Union Busting in the Fashion Supply Chain

🛑 Stop Union Busting in the Fashion Supply Chain

Does this ring a bell? The workers who are most essential to making an industry run are the most readily exploited. That’s especially true for the warehouse workers whose work powers the global fashion industry. Today, you can help win justice for these workers. At the fashion warehouse owned by Elanders / Bergen Logistics, workers are being […]

The Leadership Conference Statement on the Passage of the Big Horrific Bill

The Leadership Conference Statement on the Passage of the Big Horrific Bill

By The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights| Editorial credit: lev radin / Shutterstock.com WASHINGTON — Maya Wiley, president and CEO of The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, issued the following statement after the House of Representatives passed President Trump’s domestic policy bill:  “Every yes vote from Congress that passed this cruel and corrupt […]

The Hidden Bias in College Admissions Tests: How Standardized Exams Can Favor Privilege Over Potential

The Hidden Bias in College Admissions Tests: How Standardized Exams Can Favor Privilege Over Potential

By Zarrina Talan Azizova, THE CONVERSATION  At first glance, calls from members of Congress to restore academic merit in college admissions might sound like a neutral policy. In our view, these campaigns often cherry-pick evidence and mask a coordinated effort that targets access and diversity in American colleges. As scholars who study access to higher education, we have found that when these efforts are paired with […]

Solidarity with Refugees Must Be More Than a Slogan

Solidarity with Refugees Must Be More Than a Slogan

By Janet Howard | Editorial credit: Nelson Antoine / shutterstock.com  On June 20, the world observed World Refugee Day, a time to recognize the courage and contributions of people who have fled conflict, persecution, and climate disasters. The 2025 theme, “Solidarity with Refugees,” could not be more timely or urgent. With over 120 million people […]

The Dangers of Rank Choice Voting may Cause Voters to Reject the System

The Dangers of Rank Choice Voting may Cause Voters to Reject the System

By Anne Webster | Photo Copyright IQ INC.   The 2025 New York City Democratic mayoral primary is shaping up to be a pivotal contest, with former Governor Andrew Cuomo currently leading the polls. However, the dynamics of ranked-choice voting (RCV) introduce complexities that could significantly impact the outcome.  Polling Landscape: Cuomo’s Lead and Mamdani’s Surge Recent […]

A Watershed Moment: How Joan Little’s Acquittal Redefined Self-Defense and Ignited a Movement

A Watershed Moment: How Joan Little’s Acquittal Redefined Self-Defense and Ignited a Movement

By Esther Claudette Gittens | Photo by: AI  In the turbulent summer of 1975, a North Carolina courtroom became the epicenter of a case that would forever alter the American legal landscape and galvanize nascent movements for racial and gender equality. Joan Little, a young Black woman incarcerated for breaking and entering, faced the death […]

The Ballot or the Bullet Revisited: A Historical Analysis of Malcolm X’s Potential Response to the Trump Administration’s Civil Rights Record (2017-2021)

The Ballot or the Bullet Revisited: A Historical Analysis of Malcolm X’s Potential Response to the Trump Administration’s Civil Rights Record (2017-2021)

Editorial Credit: Spotlight Images Agency / shutterstock.com Introduction: Malcolm X’s Enduring Challenge to American Power Malcolm X remains one of the 20th century’s most compelling and controversial figures, an enduring symbol of radical critique against American racial injustice and systemic hypocrisy. His intellectual journey—from a leading spokesman for the Nation of Islam (NOI) advocating Black […]

State Should Use Bond Act Funds to Electrify Homes at NYCHA, Lawmakers Say

State Should Use Bond Act Funds to Electrify Homes at NYCHA, Lawmakers Say

By Jeanmarie Evelly, City Limits A group of state representatives are asking Gov. Kathy Hochul to steer some of the $4.2 billion in Bond Act funds for energy upgrades in public housing, where tenants are subject to “outdated boilers, poor ventilation, mold, and temperature extremes that contribute to high asthma hospitalization rates.” Back in 2022, New […]

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