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The Perils of Mexican Journalism and the Role of the U.S.
A person holding a protest poster squats to fix a candle memorial for one of nine Mexican journalists killed recently.

The Perils of Mexican Journalism and the Role of the U.S.
Dawn Marie Paley
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The influx of Mexican journalists killed in the past decade are deeply connected to the U.S., which has backed the policies that increased their risk of reporting.

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Media & Culture Politics
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America v. Democracy: The Supreme Court, Explained
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America v. Democracy: The Supreme Court, Explained
Andrew Lee
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An explainer on the Supreme Court, the federal judiciary’s highest court, which has been instrumental in leveraging and stripping rights.

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The Misuse of “Wokeness” Under White Supremacy
A bronze statue of a face doing the "hush" sign with their finger on their lips. A stack of books sits on a counter in the background blurred out.

The Misuse of “Wokeness” Under White Supremacy
Nicole Cardoza
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The use of the phrase “woke” has strayed far from its roots and has been co-opted by conservatives and mainstream culture to discredit calls for accountability and justice.

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Media & Culture Politics
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The Country’s Worker Shortage is Actually a Wage Issue
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The Country’s Worker Shortage is Actually a Wage Issue
Dominique Stewart
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The worker shortage argument is misleading and ignores the fact the country continues to fail civilians by not raising the minimum wage and implementing lifesaving social safety net programs.

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Politics Workplace
2400 1600 Dominique Stewart
The Police Won’t Save Us: Confronting the Roots of Mass Shootings
A person's arm is tied down with yellow barricade tape that says "stop." In the hand is a white gun.

The Police Won’t Save Us: Confronting the Roots of Mass Shootings
Andrew Lee
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Demands for stricter red flag laws and mass surveillance won’t stop gun violence but will disproportionately affect marginalized people.

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‘Remain in Mexico’ and the Cruelty Behind Anti-Immigration Policies
Police interacting with people on the street lined with tents.

‘Remain in Mexico’ and the Cruelty Behind Anti-Immigration Policies
Dominique Stewart
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Policies like Title 42 and Remain in Mexico fail to address or deter migration but ensure the journey to the U.S. is more dangerous.

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Politics
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Brittney Griner and the Disregard Towards Queer Women

Brittney Griner and the Disregard Towards Queer Women
Nicole Cardoza
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The controversy surrounding Brittney Griner’s case reflects the discrimination that women and LGBTQ+ athletes experience at all levels of success.

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Media & Culture Politics
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A Breakdown of the Supreme Court Rulings and their Impact
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A Breakdown of the Supreme Court Rulings and their Impact
Dominique Stewart
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A breakdown of four key Supreme Court rulings in the 2021-22 term that will have major rippling effects on the country beyond the individual cases.

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2400 1600 Dominique Stewart
Supreme Court Rulings: The Separation of Church and State
Empty pews in a church.

Supreme Court Rulings: The Separation of Church and State
Dominique Stewart
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The recent Supreme Court rulings pose a threat to religious freedom in the country as the separation of church and state erodes.

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Politics
2400 1600 Dominique Stewart
Supreme Court Decisions and Understanding Substantive Due Process
Exterior of the Supreme Court building.

Supreme Court Decisions and Understanding Substantive Due Process
Nicole Cardoza
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In overturning abortion rights, Justice Thomas urged the court to reconsider other decisions that used “substantive due process precedents.”

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Politics Social Justice
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