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Unveiling the legal battle for homeless individuals' rights. Learn about the challenges faced by those experiencing homelessness and the fight for justice.
Dive into the controversy surrounding critical race theory and its implications for diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives in American classrooms.
Discover the impact of the library culture war on communities. Explore the personal story of Georgia Jensen and the importance of libraries in times of need.
According to the Low-Income Housing Coalition, there is no state or county in the United States where someone working full-time at minimum wage can afford a modest two-bedroom apartment. This column explores why that is through one women's personal experience in Las Vegas.
There’s a new backlash, but this time it’s not against women’s progress, but against the loss of women’s rights and their own personhood. Since Roe was overturned, at least three states have blocked new abortion bans, and 16 more have strengthened existing pro-statutes with new protections.
’Tis the season for holiday sales. But on the other side of the planet, there’s a high cost for those low prices. This is especially true for “fast fashion,” the clothing equivalent of a Big Mac: attractive, affordable and throwaway.