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From Arizona to Montana, Native Voters Struggle for Democracy

From Arizona to Montana, Native Voters Struggle for Democracy From Arizona to Montana, Native Voters Struggle for Democracy

Natives have proven crucial to Democrats’ success across the West, but their struggle for democracy remains one of the least acknowledged, ugly realities of every election.

Jan 28, 2013 / Voting Rights Watch / Voting Rights Watch and Aura Bogado

For Black Boys, the NFL—and Traumatic Brain Injury—Can Be Lottery Tickets

For Black Boys, the NFL—and Traumatic Brain Injury—Can Be Lottery Tickets For Black Boys, the NFL—and Traumatic Brain Injury—Can Be Lottery Tickets

What’s a little permanent brain damage when you’re facing a life of debilitating poverty?

Jan 28, 2013 / Blog / Mychal Denzel Smith

Pro-Rights, Pro-Freedom, Pro-Liberty: What Comes After ‘Pro-Choice’?

Pro-Rights, Pro-Freedom, Pro-Liberty: What Comes After ‘Pro-Choice’? Pro-Rights, Pro-Freedom, Pro-Liberty: What Comes After ‘Pro-Choice’?

Katha’s readers respond to her column on Planned Parenthood’s move away from the label “pro-choice.”

Jan 28, 2013 / Blog / Katha Pollitt

Is Federal Education Policy Racially Discriminatory?

Is Federal Education Policy Racially Discriminatory? Is Federal Education Policy Racially Discriminatory?

Who ends up being most affected by urban schools closings?

Jan 28, 2013 / Blog / Melissa Harris-Perry

One in Six Philadelphia Public Schools Is Targeted For Closure

One in Six Philadelphia Public Schools Is Targeted For Closure One in Six Philadelphia Public Schools Is Targeted For Closure

Philadelphia students, teachers and allies—including a majority of City Council members—are pushing back against the district's proposed closing of thirty-seven sch...

Jan 28, 2013 / Blog / Allison Kilkenny

From a Dream to Racial Justice: Seattle’s Racial Justice Initiative [VIDEO]

From a Dream to Racial Justice: Seattle’s Racial Justice Initiative [VIDEO] From a Dream to Racial Justice: Seattle’s Racial Justice Initiative [VIDEO]

Seattle’s one-of-a-kind city program holds all public officials accountable for racial equity.

Jan 28, 2013 / Blog / Laura Flanders

Why Graph Search Could Be Facebook’s Largest Privacy Invasion Ever

Why Graph Search Could Be Facebook’s Largest Privacy Invasion Ever Why Graph Search Could Be Facebook’s Largest Privacy Invasion Ever

Facebook's new program will allow anyone to search for, say, "Chinese residents who have family members that like Falun Gong."

Jan 27, 2013 / Blog / Ari Melber

‘It’s a New World’: The Super Bowl Becomes a Platform for LGBT Equality

‘It’s a New World’: The Super Bowl Becomes a Platform for LGBT Equality ‘It’s a New World’: The Super Bowl Becomes a Platform for LGBT Equality

A positive push for LGBT rights will, believe it or not, be part of Super Bowl week in New Orleans.

Jan 26, 2013 / Blog / Dave Zirin

Interns’ Favorite Articles of the Week (1/25/2013) Interns’ Favorite Articles of the Week (1/25/2013)

This week: the realities of sex work, Western interventionism and Canada is really cold. 

Jan 25, 2013 / StudentNation / StudentNation

This Is What Deportation Looks Like

This Is What Deportation Looks Like This Is What Deportation Looks Like

Edi Arma’s 11-year-old son describes the trauma of seeing his dad picked up by ICE agents. 

Jan 25, 2013 / Blog / Aura Bogado

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