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Paper Genocide: The Barriers to an Accurate Count of Native People in 2020
The undercounting of American Indians and Alaska Natives in the census wreaks havoc on tribal communities today, and it will for generations to come.
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A Hurricane Is a Man-Made Disaster. The Same Is True for the Gutting of Abortion Rights.
Three weeks ago, Hurricane Dorian forced me to reckon with the reality of what it's like to access abortion in the midst of a disaster.
Women’s Empowerment—Not Population Control—Is Key to Combating Climate Change
It is well-documented that when women are empowered, the planet benefits.
Native Americans Want More Than Empty Promises From 2020 Democrats
At this week’s Frank LaMere Native American Presidential Forum, Democratic presidential candidates have a precious opportunity to elevate Indian Country and Native Americans' concerns within the national political discourse.
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On Being Black and ‘Disabled but Not Really’
Despite the criticism of the episode, Hamilton’s appearance on Queer Eye felt like a step in the right direction for better representation of the diversity of disabled people.
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Senate Republicans Go All-In on Lies About Later Abortion Care
The Republican U.S. Senate legislation is "a vehicle for false narratives and inflammatory language" around later abortions, said Dr. Kristyn Brandi, board chair of Physicians for Reproductive Health.