Brett Kavanaugh Threatens Americans’ Fundamental Right to Vote
Senators should demand a U.S. Supreme Court Justice who will protect the right to vote for all Americans.
Systematic Inequality
52 Harms in 52 Weeks
‘We Are Resilient’: The Power of the Black Community
Substance Use Disorder Is a Public Health Issue, Not a Criminal Justice Issue
Five Truths About Voter Suppression
Combating Hate and White Nationalism in the Digital World
One year after the violent confrontation in Charlottesville stoked in large part by online hate groups, here’s what must be done to combat racism and break barriers in the digital world.
5 Ways to Increase Voter Turnout in African American Communities
Voter suppression, as well as a lack of ongoing and meaningful engagement, prevent African Americans from fully participating in the political process.
The Apprenticeship Wage and Participation Gap
Policymakers must address significant race and gender gaps in Registered Apprenticeship programs.
American Indian and Alaska Native Maternal and Infant Mortality: Challenges and Opportunities
American Indian and Alaska Native women face high rates of maternal and infant mortality.
BONUS EPISODE: Sharing the Mic on Gun Violence Prevention
This week, Michele and Igor sit down with student activist Ryan Deitsh and BeMore Group Executive Director Dejuan Patterson to discuss efforts they are both taking to prevent gun violence in America.
5 Ways to Increase Voter Turnout in Latinx American Communities
Discriminatory voting laws and lack of voter engagement prevent Latinx Americans from leveraging their full political power at the polls.
5 Ways to Increase Voter Turnout in American Indian and Alaska Native Communities
Systemic barriers and voter suppression tactics have contributed to a consistent gap in voter turnout between the AI/AN community and other racial and ethnic groups.
Locking Up Our Own
Michele and Igor sit down with James Forman Jr., a public defender and author, and discuss the touch-on-crime policies that resulted in disproportionate numbers of black men in prison.
BONUS EPISODE: How RFK Became ‘the Patron Saint of Black People’
This week, Michele and Igor sit down with Dawn Porter, director of "Bobby Kennedy for President," and discuss parallels between the 1968 presidential campaign and today's political climate.
Mass Incarceration, Stress, and Black Infant Mortality
The system of mass incarceration is perhaps the clearest manifestation of structural racism in the United States—with particularly damaging effects for black women and infants.
Maria Teresa Kumar on Efforts to Dehumanize the Latinx Community
Michele and Igor speak with Maria Teresa Kumar, president and CEO of Voto Latino, about the harmful effects of the Trump administration's actions on the Latinx community, as well as the importance of communities of color voting in 2018.
Latinas Leveraging Their Power in the Resistance
Latinas across the country are fighting for equality and against injustice.
The Neglected College Race Gap: Racial Disparities Among College Completers
White students have a significant advantage when it comes to where college completers get their credentials and what they study.
64 Years After Brown v. Board, Progressive Leaders Must Act on Segregation
Americans need renewed leadership to realize Brown’s ideals.