Social Justice

It’s Time for HBCUs to Address Homophobia and Transphobia on Their Campuses

It’s Time for HBCUs to Address Homophobia and Transphobia on Their Campuses It’s Time for HBCUs to Address Homophobia and Transphobia on Their Campuses

While there are more than 100 historically black colleges and universities in the country, only three have LGBT student centers.

Jun 21, 2018 / Black on Campus / Sherri Williams

A World for All of Us, Not Just the Billionaires

A World for All of Us, Not Just the Billionaires A World for All of Us, Not Just the Billionaires

To fight today’s extreme inequality, we must strengthen the coalition of progressive democrats and challenge the global oligarchy.

Jun 21, 2018 / Feature / Sen. Bernie Sanders

Sister Simone Campbell

Jeff Sessions and Sarah Huckabee Sanders Are Quoting the Bible—and These Nuns Are Not Having It Jeff Sessions and Sarah Huckabee Sanders Are Quoting the Bible—and These Nuns Are Not Having It

“Give me a break,” says Sister Simone Campbell.

Jun 20, 2018 / John Nichols

People hold signs to protest against President Donald Trump's executive order to detain children crossing the southern US border and separating families.

We All Need to Fight to End the Separation of Immigrant Families We All Need to Fight to End the Separation of Immigrant Families

In just five weeks, federal immigration authorities separated more than 2,300 children from their parents.

Jun 19, 2018 / no-paywall / NationAction

Female student stands in front of Spelman College sign

We Need to Include Black Women’s Experience in the Movement Against Campus Sexual Assault We Need to Include Black Women’s Experience in the Movement Against Campus Sexual Assault

The national movement to address the college rape crisis seldom reflects the complexities of gender, race, and class black women face at both predominantly white institutions and h...

Jun 15, 2018 / StudentNation / Candace King

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The Poor People’s Campaign Is Changing the Moral Narrative of Congress The Poor People’s Campaign Is Changing the Moral Narrative of Congress

Activists are getting at least some members of Congress to listen to the real stories of poverty and injustice in America.

Jun 14, 2018 / John Nichols

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For Palestinian Feminists, Liberation Has 2 Meanings For Palestinian Feminists, Liberation Has 2 Meanings

New coalitions of women are shaping the future of activism and gender equality in the Gaza Strip.

Jun 12, 2018 / Jen Marlowe and Fadi Abu Shammalah

Can Farming Save Puerto Rico’s Future?

Can Farming Save Puerto Rico’s Future? Can Farming Save Puerto Rico’s Future?

As climate change alters how and where food is grown, Puerto Rico’s agroecology brigades serve as a model for sustainable farming.

Jun 11, 2018 / Feature / Audrea Lim

Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) sign

Banned From Israel: A Q&A With Law Professor Katherine Franke Banned From Israel: A Q&A With Law Professor Katherine Franke

Franke was turned away at the Israeli border after appearing on an anonymous site targeting more than 2,000 critics of Israel.

Jun 8, 2018 / Q&A / Patricia J. Williams

In San Juan, people leave shoes to represent the victims of Hurricane Maria.

Make Sure Everyone You Know Is Talking About Puerto Rico Make Sure Everyone You Know Is Talking About Puerto Rico

You can also demand justice for a trans woman who died in ICE custody and ask your representative in the House to vote to save net neutrality.

Jun 5, 2018 / no-paywall / NationAction

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