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Jul 21, 2021

Secretary Mayorkas Pledged to End His Agency’s Anti-Immigrant Abuses. Here’s What He’s Delivered.

As he approaches the sixth month anniversary of his confirmation, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas’ progress report is mixed.
As he approaches the sixth month anniversary of his confirmation, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas’ progress report is mixed.
Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas speaks during news conference with a U.S. Homeland Security flag behind him.
Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas speaks during news conference with a U.S. Homeland Security flag behind him.
Jul 19, 2021

The UN’s George Floyd Resolution is a Vital Step Toward International Accountability

It’s now up to the Biden administration to take bold action on international human rights and racial justice.
It’s now up to the Biden administration to take bold action on international human rights and racial justice.
BLM protester holding a sign that says, "It isn't just about George Floyd it is about the hundreds of others whose lives were taken the same way."
BLM protester holding a sign that says, "It isn't just about George Floyd it is about the hundreds of others whose lives were taken the same way."
Jul 16, 2021

Do Black Americans Have the Right to Bear Arms?

Anti-Blackness determined the inclusion of the Second Amendment in the Bill of Rights, and has informed the unequal and racist application of gun laws.
Anti-Blackness determined the inclusion of the Second Amendment in the Bill of Rights, and has informed the unequal and racist application of gun laws.
Members of the New Black Panthers attend a second amendment rally at the Virginia State Capitol in January 2021
Members of the New Black Panthers attend a second amendment rally at the Virginia State Capitol in January 2021
Jul 16, 2021

The International Olympic Committee is Failing Black Women

Black women are required to alter their bodies and practices, inside and out, simply to step onto the playing field.
Black women are required to alter their bodies and practices, inside and out, simply to step onto the playing field.
Sha'Carri Richardson celebrates after winning during fourth heat at Olympics 2021
Sha'Carri Richardson celebrates after winning during fourth heat at Olympics 2021
Jul 15, 2021

Inequity Starts the Day a Child is Born

To effect systemic change, we must make the expanded Child Tax Credit permanent and ensure it reaches all children.
To effect systemic change, we must make the expanded Child Tax Credit permanent and ensure it reaches all children.
A young boy and girl play with their toy cars to wrap up the day at a day care Albuquerque, New Mexico
A young boy and girl play with their toy cars to wrap up the day at a day care Albuquerque, New Mexico
Jul 15, 2021

Five Things to Know About Gender-Affirming Health Care

Here’s what transgender youth, their parents, and doctors have said about Arkansas’ ban on gender affirming care.
Here’s what transgender youth, their parents, and doctors have said about Arkansas’ ban on gender affirming care.
A transgender woman in a hospital gown speaking to her doctor, a transgender man, in an exam room
A transgender woman in a hospital gown speaking to her doctor, a transgender man, in an exam room