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The NRA's Influence on Lawmakers After Parkland Represents the Worst of Washington
The gun lobby's sophisticated advocacy machine continues to be more important to some in the nation's capital than the victims of Newtown, Orlando, Las Vegas, Parkland -- and future victims too.
Women Activists in Ethiopia Are Fighting to Eradicate the Dangerous Practice of Female Genital Mutilation
These women are shifting cultural norms through grassroots action, and changing the future for women and girls in their communities for the better.
What Cities Should Do to Improve Life Outcomes for Young Black Men
Across the country, cities are taking the lead to address systemic inequality.
Trump's March 5 DACA Deadline Is Here and There's Still No Resolution for Dreamers
The lives of 800,000 young American Dreamers hang in the balance.
A Safe Housing Space for Formerly Incarcerated Women Faces Opposition from Lawmakers and Neighbors
Topeka Sam's Hope House is an invaluable resource for lowering incarceration rates but needs help to keep the doors open in the face of hostility.
As More Pipelines Threaten Jobs and the Environment, Americans Are Pushing Back
Our energy future depends on the fight between local communities across America and large corporations.
America's Broken Cash Bail System is Criminal Justice Gone Terribly Wrong
Across the country, legislators acknowledge that the bail bonds unfairly targets poor people and people of color. Now some states are taking steps to change.
Now Elected Officials Need to Take Action to Support the #MeToo Movement
Hollywood A-listers have put a spotlight on the sexual assault awareness campaign of activist Tarana Burke. Now it's time for politicians to put legislation behind the movement.
Bayard Rustin is the Gay Civil Rights Advocate We Need to Honor for Black History Month
As one of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s closest advisers, Rustin had an important role in fighting discrimination against people of color.
Ways Everyday People Can Take Action on America's Homelessness Crisis Right Now
Want to make the world a better place? Here are a few immediate ways to help the most vulnerable among us.
This Pop-Up Barbershop Gives Underserved and Minority Groups Free Haircuts
California-based barber and activist Jaz Limos's non-profit, Saints of Steel, provides marginalized communities with a simple service to get them back on their feet.