Here’s How We Fix ICE
Democrats have proposed a set of commonsense reforms to ICE and CBP to protect people's constitutional rights, improve public safety, and ensure law enforcement acts responsibly, but President Trump and Republicans have refused to agree to these changes.
American Racism: From The School House To The White House
Jefferson McClellan, a 13-year-old middle school student from Prince William County, Virginia, is an American hero who used his personal experience of racism to teach a valuable lesson to his community and to advocate for change.
Rev. Jackson Lifted All of Us Higher
Rev. Jesse Jackson has been a leader in the fight for civil rights, inspiring and mentoring young people, and pushing for voting rights, immigrant rights, and working people's rights.
From Reconstruction To The SAVE Act: The Politics Of Paperwork
Frederick Douglass claimed his identity in a system that denied him documentation, and today's debate over the SAVE Act asks whether we will let the state decide who counts in a democracy.
Ice Has Run Rogue. These Governors And Mayors Are The Last Line Of Defense...
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has taken a stand against ICE's illegal activities in the city, creating an executive order to hold rogue federal agents accountable and strengthen sanctuary protections.
Can Young Black Americans Trust Their White Friends to Show Up?
Three young Black Americans share their experiences of maintaining friendships across racial lines, what allyship means to them, and what care they still want to receive from their non-Black peers, emphasizing that true interracial friendships require more than social media posts or attending protests.
Is the Tide Turning in Texas?
Taylor Rehmet, a union leader and military veteran, won the special election for Texas Senate District 9, defeating Republican Leigh Wambsganss and representing a 31-point swing in voter sentiment, suggesting a potential shift in the political landscape of Texas.
February Is About Loving, Too
The story of Loving v. Virginia is a testament to the power of love to overcome adversity, and should be celebrated in Black History Month as a reminder of the courage it took to fight for the right to love.
Black Work in an Age of Fragile Employment
Black workers are disproportionately affected by economic fragility, with a Black labor underutilization rate of approximately 14.3%, which is recession-level distress, and official statistics often fail to capture the reality of Black workers' economic insecurity.
Fear Hasn’t Kept Black Women Safe
On Black HIV/AIDS Day, the focus must transition from fear and risk to centering joy, agency, and pleasure in prevention efforts. This shift is crucial to empower Black women and effectively combat the HIV epidemic.
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Nolan Wells’ Case Is Closed. His Family Still Demands Answers
A Mississippi grand jury declined to charge anyone in the drowning death of 18-year-old Nolan Wells, despite unexplained injuries noted in autopsy reports. His family, joined by attorney Ben Crump, disputes the ruling and is demanding a federal investigation, while a rapper-led campaign now offers a $1 million reward for credible evidence in the unresolved case.
