This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. In most courts in the Cook County district, a person accused of a crime will have their case decided in a courtroom, by a judge. There’s little attempt to tackle…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. By Diana Campoamor Today, on International Workers’ Day, when thousands of immigrants and workers across the nation are marching to make their voices heard, I’ve been reflecting back on my…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. A lot of factors have contributed to American inequality: slavery, economic policy, technological change, the power of lobbying, globalization, and so on. In their wake, what’s left? That’s the question…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Given that Walmart is the largest employer in America, second only to the government, the fact that they are taking an active stance in addressing women’s empowerment is particularly important.…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Editor’s Note: This piece is co-authored by Emily Nielsen Jones and Nickey Mais-Nesbeth Emily The circle is one of those timeless symbols—one that appears in nature, in mathematics, and in art…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. As part of our series of interviews with the winners of Allstate and The Atlantic’s Renewal Awards, I spoke with Kate Barnhart, the director of New Alternatives for LGBT Homeless…
Along religious lines, Americans see discrimination very differently. About two-thirds of Americans say Muslims face a lot of discrimination, but white Evangelical Christians have a different opinion. They are much…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. While the Trump Administration’s attacks against women, immigrants, LGBT, and people of color continue, foundations and nonprofits are coming together to fund the resistance. The latest coordinated effort is the…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. By Jo Bauen A group of inmates is benefiting from a practice that’s badly needed both within and beyond prison walls. In these days of increasing racial injustice and fear…