u.s. government
Has Biden Kept His Promises to Young Voters?
The president was inaugurated one year ago.
By Alexa Stevens
What We Get Wrong About Social Class in the U.S.
Our definitions of “working class” and “middle class” are deeply confused.
By John Patrick Leary
Poverty Can Be a Death Sentence
A recent fire at a Bronx apartment complex makes that clear.
By Leah Goodridge
The CDC Thinks Disabled People Like Me Don’t Matter
"I feel discarded, left behind like trash.”
By Kayle Hill
At-Home Covid Tests Are a Massive Expense
“It just feels like I have to spend this money in order to live my life.”
By Jacqui Germain
Gen Z Can Revive the Anti-War Movement
Militarism ties into so many other systems of oppression.
By Sam Carliner
These Black Women Shaped MLK’s Ideas About Poverty
“They had some very specific demands.”
By Jacqui Germain
What Young Cuban Dissidents Are Fighting For
“[My parents] are silent because of fear, but I don’t have to be.”
By Lillian Perlmutter
States Are Attacking Educators Over Critical Race Theory
Florida, New Hampshire, and more are targeting teachers.
By Lex McMenamin
Are Republicans Self-Owning With Their Approach to Young Voters?
Republicans may be setting themselves up for trouble in years to come.
By Lauren Young
The Absurd Cost of Groceries on Native Reservations
Grocery shopping can be an all-day excursion.
By Jacqui Germain
There’s a Patriarchy Problem on Democratic Political Campaigns
We need to practice what we preach.
By Gabby Giotto
What It’s Like to Be From an Unrecognized Tribe
For some tribes, the fight for recognition has spanned generations.
By Sophie Hayssen
We’re Still Living With the Consequences of This ’80s Scandal
Here’s why you should know about the Iran-Contra affair.
By Zeb Larson
We Need to Rethink Paid Leave Altogether
The status quo is a disaster.
By Rainesford Stauffer and Abdullah Shihipar
How the Supreme Court’s Conservatives Are Manipulating Justice
They’re taking advantage of what’s known as “the shadow docket.”
By Tristin Brown and Daniel Wade