Courtney E. Martin

@cemwrites

Courtney E. Martin is the author of four books, including the upcoming Learning in Public: Lessons for a Racially Divided America from my Daughter's Schools, which will be published in August. She also has a popular weekly newsletter and is the co-founder of the Solutions Journalism Network and FRESH Speaker’s Bureau. She lives with her partner and two daughters in a co-housing community in Oakland.

The Dignifying Solution to America’s Care Crisis

The Dignifying Solution to America’s Care Crisis The Dignifying Solution to America’s Care Crisis

Employee ownership turns care work jobs into good jobs—and leads to better patient outcomes.

Aug 11, 2026 / Feature / Courtney E. Martin

Kids participate in a D.C. Black Lives Matter protest

From Raising Anti-Racist Kids to Being an Anti-Racist Family From Raising Anti-Racist Kids to Being an Anti-Racist Family

We need to do more than prevent bias in our kids—we need to live our values here and now.

Mar 9, 2021 / Feature / Courtney E. Martin

‘You Are the NOW of Now!’ The Future of (Online) Feminism ‘You Are the NOW of Now!’ The Future of (Online) Feminism

The proof-of-concept phase for feminist online movement-building is long past. Now it's time for a funded feminist web.

Nov 2, 2011 / Courtney E. Martin

For Undocumented Immigrants, Activism Can Invite a Deportation Threat For Undocumented Immigrants, Activism Can Invite a Deportation Threat

When undocumented immigrants like Jose Antonio Vargas "come out," it changes the debate over immigration—but at considerable personal risk.

Jun 28, 2011 / Courtney E. Martin