Meet Shahana Hanif, the first Muslim woman elected to New York City Council

Asian Americans have made history by being elected in record numbers in major cities nationwide. “Firsts” have made headlines across the nation, including in cities as diverse as New York. This year, …

To build back better, we must build back Black

by Dr. Jamie R. Riley and Duy Pham

This story was originally published at Prism.

Imagine a society free of the deeply rooted impacts of structural and institutional racism. A society where race is no …

Sens. Manchin, Sinema release grotesque tweets congratulating themselves. Twitter barks back

On Thursday, after weeks and weeks of goalpost-moving, constant compromising on what was already a compromise, incoherent messaging, and consternation, Sens. Joe Manchin and Kyrsten Sinema finally …

Biden administration launches initiative to protect workers from deadly heat

by Brenton Weyi

This story was originally published at Prism.

America’s laborers in farming, construction, warehouses, and factories are dying due to extreme heat. These workers have been advocating …

Community Spotlight: Is your story hiding its beauty under a drab headline?

Isn’t it time to stop sabotaging your excellent story with a crappy headline? You write because you have something to say to readers, and it’s discouraging when a thoughtful story sinks without enough …

People evicted during the pandemic travel to Washington, D.C., to confront Congress

by María Inés Taracena

This story was originally published at Prism.

Gracie Pinzon was pregnant with her second child last November when her landlords gave her an eviction notice. Pinzon, who is now a …

Oregon school district calls LGBTQ+ and BLM symbols 'divisive,' bans them in schools

Despite reports indicating that 93% of Black Lives Matter (BLM) protests have been peaceful, some individuals can’t stop associating the BLM movement with violence. But that’s not the only instance …

‘Do we have a house n— in here?’: Alabama councilman refers to Black colleague with racial slur

A city council member in Alabama has come under fire for blurting out a racist slur Monday during a city council meeting. Not only did his inappropriate comment shock everyone at the meeting, but he …