Politics

Political issues and decisions that shape society.

The Value of Visual Representation in Politics
Two women standing behind a lectern at the White House Press Room.

The Value of Visual Representation in Politics

While necessary in a democracy, having diverse political representation fails to ensure that marginalized people or their needs will be addressed.

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The Mothers of Disappeared Migrants Search for Justice
A person with a mask holds a picture of relative who has gone missing.

The Mothers of Disappeared Migrants Search for Justice

Thousands of migrants have disappeared due to cruel U.S. immigration policies, causing their relatives to search for answers and their remains.

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La Caravana de Madres Centroamericanas, la Lucha Migrante, y la Solidaridad Internacional
A person with a mask holds a picture of relative who has gone missing.

La Caravana de Madres Centroamericanas, la Lucha Migrante, y la Solidaridad Internacional

Miles de migrantes han desaparecido por crueles políticas migratorias, haciendo que sus familiares busquen respuestas y sus restos.

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What the Term ‘Diversity Hire’ Gets Wrong
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What the Term ‘Diversity Hire’ Gets Wrong

Being an exceptional Black candidate sometimes grants access to predominantly white spaces, but at the expense of being taunted as a diversity hire.

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One Law Won’t Erase the Brutal History of Lynchings
Protesters march around the Hennepin County Government Center. The courthouse is currently holding the Derek Chauvin murder trial. Chauvin is charged in the May 25th murder of George Floyd in South Minneapolis.

One Law Won’t Erase the Brutal History of Lynchings

After 200 years, the government will finally implement anti-lynching legislation which will make lynchings in America a hate crime.

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Anti-Trans Tracker: What’s Going On and How Can You Help
A crowd of people protesting at a trans rights protest.

Anti-Trans Tracker: What’s Going On and How Can You Help

The trans community across the U.S. faces an onslaught of violent state legislation. Here’s a state-by-state guide on anti-trans bills in the U.S. and how you can help those fighting for trans rights.

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The Impact of Being Undercounted in the Census
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The Impact of Being Undercounted in the Census

The 2020 Census grossly undercounted communities of color, which will have rippling effects on these communities for the decade that follows.

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What “Defunding the Police” Actually Means
A police officer with their back turned.

What “Defunding the Police” Actually Means

Defunding the police allows communities to reinvest in other forms of community support while dismantling a system rooted in racism and white supremacy.

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Do Sanctions Defend or Violate Human Rights?
A person looks at a sign taped on a gate says, "Stop Putin's War."

Do Sanctions Defend or Violate Human Rights?

Imposing sanctions on countries is considered a peaceful way to advance human rights, but it often leads to mass suffering and death among the people we’re told we’re defending.

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The Hysteria Over Government-Funded Crack Pipes
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The Hysteria Over Government-Funded Crack Pipes

While reports of “government-funded crack pipes” are false, harm reduction activists support adding them to safe smoking kits.

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