Families are hurting, pass a second stimulus bill now
My oldest teen got sick with Covid-19 at the end of June, and I contracted it shortly afterwards. I’ve been sick for three months now and the fatigue, pain, and […]
I’ve Been Marching With BLM for Seven Years, It is a Nonviolent Movement
I couldn’t say how many Black Lives Matter marches, speeches, talks and fundraisers I have attended in New Mexico and South Carolina. We’ve been hitting the streets since 2014, shortly […]
Because…
Still. I vote because of his work. I have made a conscious decision that his work and that of countless others cannot be in vain. I must remember that sacrifice of those before us, their persistence and refusal to back down, runs through my veins.
Because…
I vote because my life depends on it, literally and figuratively. As a Black, queer, low-income mother, another four years of what we’ve had feels like I’m signing over my own death certificate.
The Disposable Industries: Calls to Reopen the Economy Ask Workers to Put their Health At Risk
Back in my early 20s, I proudly wore the job title of “coffee girl.” I had five years of experience by the time I was 22, working full-time at a […]
Why We Should Celebrate National Poetry Month During a Pandemic
April is traditionally filled with patronizing one of the oldest forms of literary art — poetry. During National Poetry Month, audiences typically attend readings and discussions and use this time […]
Convening of the Housing Narrative Project: Re-centering the Conversation About Housing Around Love, Belonging, and Human Dignity
The year-long Housing Narrative Project is rooted in a bottom-up approach that listens to the voices of the most impacted and those working on the front lines of the housing […]
Mixed Race: Racism and Anti-Blackness
In the United States, race is still a social construct that shapes how other people treat you. No matter how you may personally identify, how someone else sees you can […]
14879 ViewsMixed Feelings: White Enough
“I don’t look black, I’m not treated black, but I feel black. I know I’m white-passing and frankly, it’s frustrating,” said James, 32. “I feel like I’m whitewashing my own […]
6560 ViewsWhy progressives need to mobilize against Trump’s Supreme Court pick
Donald Trump selected a clear partisan as his pick to replace Justice Anthony Kennedy who announced his resignation at the end of the Supreme Court’s term. Federal appeals court judge […]
4544 ViewsWhy Dr. Christine Blasey Ford is an American Hero
If I ever have a daughter, I am going to tell her about the patriotism and heroism of Dr. Christine Blasey Ford. And if I ever have a daughter, I […]
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Housing is Essential for All of Us
Housing is essential for all of us. This year, we are facing a new stage in our decades-long housing crisis. Now, more than ever, we are having unprecedented national conversations […]
Why Are You a Voter?
Our American tradition is steeped in fighting for our essentials and demanding a chance for all families to thrive. Our history is packed with moments of rising together and standing […]
Be a Voter for a More Just Nevada
This election season, we need to stand up for and with each other more than ever. Nevada’s criminal legal system has been failing the state’s residents for decades. But there […]