Ready to engage? Here’s how to get your civics on
Still eager for your chance to make change? Here are a few ways you can get involved.
Five Questions with Karima Lynch
As America moves on from a historic election that saw Kamala Harris, the former district attorney of San Francisco, elected vice-president, Lynch talks about what the vote means for the Democratic Party and the Bay Area, and the work ahead after a year marked by unrest.
A SCOTUS watcher with a youth eye on RBG
When it comes to remembering Ginsburg, says Salvatore, it’s a human being we should recall, not a coffee mug.
Supreme Court’s newest justice follows in the seat but not the footsteps of Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Who Barrett is, what she represents and how she will shape the court going forward is a question that will endure well into 2021.
My (short) life as an election judge
From my first shift on Oct. 19 to the last on Election Day, my behind-the-headlines perspective was different. Here’s a diary of my (short) life as a citizen in the front row of a historic election.
Ten ways to reduce your carbon footprint
While climate change can seem overwhelming, everyday efforts can make an impact in a way that’s just as effective as a #ClimateStrike. Here’s how.
Bollywood actor’s death shines spotlight on unfair hiring practices
The news has added a new dimension to Rajput’s story, highlighting the cultural barriers that exist for Indians who seek help, no matter how famous they are.
The surprising impact of the coronavirus on youth activism
While COVID-19 has made it difficult for some to join protests, the forced downtime of quarantine has had a surprising impact on youth activists, creating space and time for them to speak out on social media and raise money for a good cause.
Reckoning on race reignites fight for equal funding of Detroit’s public schools
Schools in Detroit have been underfunded for years, resulting in deteriorating facilities and meager counseling resources. The district’s student population of more than 50,000 is primarily low-income with 86% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunches.
When it comes to the impacts of climate change, the poor suffer more
According to Wright, people living in communities of color that are located in heavily industrial areas are subject to higher rates of respiratory or allergic disorders, degraded air quality and increased mortality, when compared to their white counterparts.