10 Revolutionary Activists You Should Know About This Black History Month
We celebrate the activists who have been on the front lines—and pushed boundaries—in the fight for collective liberation.
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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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If the Government Cared About HIV, PrEP Would Be Free
If you had the power to potentially stop the HIV epidemic in its tracks, would you use it? Not if you’re the U.S. government—or a multibillion-dollar pharmaceutical giant.