From Preschool to Prison: The Criminalization of Black Girls ArticleDec 8, 2017 From Preschool to Prison: The Criminalization of Black Girls In order to combat mass incarceration, America needs to address the school-to-prison pipeline, a system that affects black girls at an alarming rate. Dec 8, 2017 Mackenzie Chakara
President Trump’s Agenda Undermines His Rhetoric on Opioid Misuse ArticleNov 2, 2017 President Trump’s Agenda Undermines His Rhetoric on Opioid Misuse The Trump administration will miss the mark on the opioid epidemic if it does not reverse course on its broader agenda. Nov 2, 2017 Eliza Schultz, Lea Hunter
The Power and Persistence of Black Legislators ArticleSep 22, 2017 The Power and Persistence of Black Legislators Even amid violent threats and intimidation, black legislators have achieved historic gains toward equality and provided hope for all Americans. Sep 22, 2017 Connor Maxwell, Danyelle Solomon
Black Journalists Are Critical to Our Democracy ArticleAug 14, 2017 Black Journalists Are Critical to Our Democracy Black media and journalists speak truth to power and expose injustice. Aug 14, 2017 Danyelle Solomon
3 Ways the Senate Health Care Bill Would Devastate Communities of Color ArticleJul 12, 2017 3 Ways the Senate Health Care Bill Would Devastate Communities of Color The BCRA would worsen health outcomes for some of the most vulnerable members of society. Jul 12, 2017 Michele L. Jawando, Connor Maxwell
Are Today’s Students Prepared to Enter the Tech Industry? ArticleJun 23, 2017 Are Today’s Students Prepared to Enter the Tech Industry? The lack of networking and mentoring available to black and Hispanic college students decreases opportunities for careers in technology. Jun 23, 2017 Maya Beasley
Substance Use Disorder Is a Public Health Issue, Not a Criminal Justice Issue ArticleJun 12, 2017 Substance Use Disorder Is a Public Health Issue, Not a Criminal Justice Issue The Trump administration’s approach to the drug epidemic will hurt American families and cost taxpayers millions of dollars. Jun 12, 2017 Danyelle Solomon, Connor Maxwell
Five Truths About Voter Suppression ArticleMay 12, 2017 Five Truths About Voter Suppression Trump’s investigation of American voters is another pretext for further voter suppression, which is already depriving Americans of their right to vote. May 12, 2017 Connor Maxwell, Danielle Root
Race Has Everything to Do with Trump’s Budget. Here’s Why. ArticleApr 25, 2017 Race Has Everything to Do with Trump’s Budget. Here’s Why. Flawed racial stereotypes about welfare in America lay at the heart of the administration’s decision-making on the budget. Apr 25, 2017 Charles Badger
There’s a World of Difference Between Free Speech and Hate Speech ArticleApr 21, 2017 There’s a World of Difference Between Free Speech and Hate Speech The issue of free speech versus hate speech on college campuses is much more complex than what common opinion may lead you to believe. Apr 21, 2017 Becca DiPietro