Understanding Facebook’s Failure to Deal With Hate Speech
A conversation with Siva Vaidhyanathan about why social media platforms aren't doing a better job at removing bigotry and misinformation.
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Can a New Generation of Med Students Help Push Medicare for All?
Inside the growing activist energy among current and recent med students.
As Groups Gear Up to Challenge Roe v. Wade, Advocates Say All Pregnant Women’s Rights Are at Risk
Legal scholars have long argued that Roe protects more than just abortion access.
Puerto Rican Hurricane Refugees Are Safe From Eviction for One More Month
A federal judge issued an order on Wednesday that will prevent hundreds of Puerto Rican families who fled from Hurricane Maria from being evicted from hotels and motels across the United States—at least until August 31st.
Japanese Americans’ Fight for Post-Internment Reparations Offers a Blueprint for Tackling Inequality in the Trump Era
Three decades after their movement garnered a government apology for their wartime incarceration, Japanese-American community leaders are still battling for civil liberties for all Americans.
Regional Immigration, Local Segregation: The Toxic Mix That Triggers Whites’ Fears
New research suggests neighborhood-level diversity can reduce perceived threat, but regional diversity has the opposite effect.
The Supreme Court Wrestles With Americans’ Right to Privacy in the Digital Age
A recent decision by the Court is a win for Fourth Amendment advocates, but there are still many avenues for law enforcement to track Americans without a warrant online.
Martha Nussbaum Wants Americans to Calm Down
A new book by one of America's foremost philosophers recommends talk therapy to a troubled nation that probably needs something stronger.
Following Trump’s Immigration Crackdown, Migrants Are Taking More Dangerous Routes Into the U.S.
The president continues to mold his anti-immigrant rhetoric into the most restrictive American border policy to date. Experts and advocates worry this double-down on deterrence will make 2018 an especially deadly year for migrants in search of refuge.
Promoting a More Inclusive Bicycle Advocacy Movement
A conversation with urban anthropologist Adonia Lugo about the lack of diversity in bike advocacy, urban infrastructure, and how laws to prevent crashes can adversely affect communities of color.