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Mothers of the movement: Black environmental justice activists reflect on the women who have paved the way
Described as “the backbone of the environmental justice movement,” these women pioneered the work to protect communities.
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People face a ‘desperate’ reality after leaving prison. Two Atlanta women are pushing to change that.
The organization, Barred Business, provides funding, housing and training while advocating for legal protections for people who have faced unemployment and homelessness after incarceration.
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We asked lovers of Black literature to curate a Black resistance reading list. Here’s what they chose.
A bookseller, librarian and children’s book author share their favorite books by Black women and LGBTQ+ authors that embody the theme of this year’s Black History Month.
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Race, gender, romance — and guns: ‘The Survivalists’ explores creating control in life’s daily chaos
In Kashana Cauley’s debut novel, one Black woman wonders if you can ever really be prepared for the worst — especially in today’s America.
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Biden administration releases first-ever report on diversity in federal government
The report reflects marginal gains in representation for women and some communities of color.
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Nikki Haley challenges Republican voters to send ‘a tough-as-nails woman to the White House’
In her first campaign event, the South Carolina Republican leaned on her experiences as the daughter of Indian American immigrants and as a former governor with experience on the foreign policy stage.
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A trans teenager sued Arkansas over its gender-affirming care ban in 2021. A lot has changed since then.
The final decision on the case will echo through an incredibly volatile political landscape for LGBTQ+ people, as more states push restrictions for trans youth.
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An Oklahoma judge just transferred a lesbian mom’s parental rights to her son’s sperm donor
A ruling citing the state’s parentage act could have substantial implications for marriage equality and LGBTQ+ parental rights nationwide, legal experts warn.
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‘It doesn’t have to be this way’: California introduces bill addressing harassment on public transit
Introduced by Sen. Dave Min in partnership with Stop AAPI Hate, the bill would address systemic safety issues on public transit systems across the state.
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Democrats and Republicans agree child care is in crisis. Why can’t they get a bill passed?
Democrats are united behind a push to pass child care legislation, but with a divided Congress, hopes are low that anything will pass despite bipartisan agreement that something must be done.