When the Supreme Court Gets The Facts Wrong, Democracy Pays The Price
The Supreme Court's decision in Louisiana v Callais was based on false data and inaccurate reasoning, and must be overturned in order to restore the Voting Rights Act and protect the hard-won civil rights of racial equality.
Brown’s Unfinished Promise
Seventy-one years after the Supreme Court's ruling in Brown v. Board of Education, educational inequality remains deeply embedded in American life, with schools serving Black students more likely to experience staffing shortages, aging facilities, fewer advanced courses, and harsher disciplinary systems.
American Robber Barons Still Exist
Widline Cadet is an artist who has created a multimedia archive to explore the diasporic experience and the elusiveness of memory, using photographs, video, sound and sculpture to create enigmatic scenes based on fragments of memory and scarce family images.
Running On Empty
Americans are feeling exhausted and overwhelmed by years of economic instability, political upheaval, and social isolation, leading to a depletion of civic participation and a fear of what may happen if people disengage entirely.
The Color Of Trust
The Chris Wilson ad of 2010 challenged the Willie Horton politics of fear and mistrust, showing that redemption and second chances can be powerful tools for public safety, and that voters are willing to believe in them.
They’re Testing Democracy’s Collapse In Louisiana First
Louisiana is facing two major challenges to its democratic systems, but residents are fighting back to resist the erosion of power and protect their voting rights.
Never Too Late To Celebrate Mothers
Dr. E. Faye Williams reflects on her mother's strength and resilience, and encourages others to show appreciation for their mothers and to take action to preserve voting rights.
The WSJ Got It Wrong: It’s This Administration Who Has A Jim Crow Fantasy
The Supreme Court's decision in Louisiana v. Callais has rendered Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act largely ineffective, resulting in the potential for reduced Black representation in Congress and increased voter suppression laws.
How Iran Turned Trap And Hip-Hop Into Viral War Propaganda
AI-generated Lego videos featuring rap music and hip-hop beats are being used to spread propaganda, exploiting public frustration and using Black American art forms to deliver a powerful message.
Gerrymandering Isn’t Just Political—It’s Economic
Gerrymandering is a powerful tool used to control Black political power and limit economic opportunity, resulting in a racial wealth gap and underinvestment in Black communities.
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