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Jun 18, 2021

Without Social, Economic, and Political Equality, There is No Freedom

A Juneteenth meditation from the Reverend Dr. James A. Forbes, Jr. of Riverside Church.
A Juneteenth meditation from the Reverend Dr. James A. Forbes, Jr. of Riverside Church.
Black man raises fist in the air during a Juneteenth Rally in Chicago
Black man raises fist in the air during a Juneteenth Rally in Chicago
Jun 17, 2021

Supreme Court Again Rejects a License to Discriminate

In a case involving same-sex couples and a foster care agency with a government contract, SCOTUS declines to create constitutional license to discriminate, ruling that the city of Philadelphia violated the...
In a case involving same-sex couples and a foster care agency with a government contract, SCOTUS declines to create constitutional license to discriminate, ruling that the city of Philadelphia violated the...
Person holds a mini-American flag and mini-rainbow flag outside of the Supreme Court.
Person holds a mini-American flag and mini-rainbow flag outside of the Supreme Court.
Jun 17, 2021

Lives First, Profits Later: How to Close the Global Vaccine Gap

The global vaccine gap is both a racial justice and human rights issue.
The global vaccine gap is both a racial justice and human rights issue.
A Covid-19 vaccinator administers the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine to a woman at a vaccination centre in London
A Covid-19 vaccinator administers the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine to a woman at a vaccination centre in London
Jun 15, 2021

The Problem With Censoring Political Speech Online – Including Trump’s

No one is required to publish politicians’ speech, but online platforms should be cautious when censoring them.
No one is required to publish politicians’ speech, but online platforms should be cautious when censoring them.
Man holding iPhone with social media icons displayed on the screen
Man holding iPhone with social media icons displayed on the screen
Jun 14, 2021

Taxation by Citation

The system of fines and fees to collect revenue for local governments is broken. It’s time for us to let our governments know our demand: No more taxation through citation.
The system of fines and fees to collect revenue for local governments is broken. It’s time for us to let our governments know our demand: No more taxation through citation.
Traffic light with red light against the evening sky. Shallow depth of field.
Traffic light with red light against the evening sky. Shallow depth of field.
Jun 14, 2021

Orange County’s Dramatic Reduction in Jail Population During the Pandemic is a Model for the Nation

The court-ordered victory shows that decarceration is not only possible going forward, it’s critically important.
The court-ordered victory shows that decarceration is not only possible going forward, it’s critically important.
Prisoner Alfred Chestnut hugs his mother Sarah after his release Monday, Nov. 25, 2019, in Baltimore.
Prisoner Alfred Chestnut hugs his mother Sarah after his release Monday, Nov. 25, 2019, in Baltimore.