We Need to Support Moms Who Breastfeed, Not Shame Them
Hatty Lee interviewed and photographed several mothers who breastfeed their children. They share their process, the joys, and the pains.
Obama Was Right. It’s the (Public Sector) Economy, Stupid
Imara Jones says the real jobs crisis is in the public sector, and Obama’s the only one with a plan to fix it. Turns out, that’s also the only real plan to deal with black joblessness.
How to Talk About Race Without Getting Stuck in ‘Clybourne Park’
This year’s Tony Award for best play went to “Clybourne Park.” Tiffany Bradley looks at how to continue the race conversation the play starts.
How Can You Measure Income Inequality? Count The Trees Environmental journalist Tim De Chant used Google Maps to show that in most American cities, trees have become luxury goods. We talked to him about his new project.
DOJ Adds to Pile of Lawsuits Over Florida’s Voter Purge The Sunshine State’s controversial scheme to scrub voter rolls of supposed non-citizen voters has now drawn more than ire; it’s headed to court.
Three Groups Unite Struggles for Racial Justice and LGBT Rights The Applied Research Center has released three new case studies of groups who are working to advance LGBT rights and racial justice.
La Casa Azul Becomes East Harlem’s Little Bookstore That Could At a time when many mainstream booksellers and publishers are struggling to survive, a new independent Latino-owned bookstore in East Harlem showed that community support can be strong business capital.
Where Will CeCe McDonald Serve Her Time? The Devil Is in the Details The young Minneapolis transwoman incarcerated for defending herself in a racist and transphobic attack isn’t alone in her experience. Experts say her placement in a men’s facility is just one part of a complex—and dehumanizing—process.
Finally, a Satire Film About Being a Black Face in a White Place Is in the Works “Dear White People” is a satire about being a black face in a white place. The film has an impressive list of people ready to help make it happen, all they need is funding.
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