| Aug 10, 2016 | Roundup|UncategorizedHere at OtherWords we’ve been running a series of pieces on racism in America’s criminal justice system. But racial inequity in our country goes far deeper than the legal system — it’s encoded into the economics of virtually every American household....
| | Rights / DemocracyMost media coverage of racial injustice has understandably focused on our country’s unfair policing and criminal justice system. But to fully understand the current reality of racial inequality in America, we also need to take an honest look at our nation’s shocking...
| | Rights / DemocracyDuring the 1960s, the FBI and NSA followed, wiretapped, and bugged Martin Luther King Jr. — all under the veil of proper legal process. Today, the FBI and Department of Homeland Security spy on Black Lives Matter activists under the guise of...
| | Environment / HealthOn average, each person in the U.S. throws away five pounds of solid waste each day. While many eco–conscious citizens do their due diligence to recycle, compost, and reduce waste, others remain apathetic about preserving the environment. Wherever you might land on...
| | Environment / HealthI just got back from hiking 95 miles in the Sierras. (Yes, just like that Reese Witherspoon movie Wild, only far fewer miles.) I returned from my trip with something eating at me. Backpackers are supposed to “Leave No Trace.” It’s not just a nice...
