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What It’s Like to Grow Up Hunted

When I was just 10, I already knew what it was like to plan for a future without my parents.

It’s time to heal the deep wounds of racism — not only to ensure equity for African Americans, but for our entire economy.

I’ve seen firsthand how communities get hung out to dry when politicians scapegoat immigrants for the crimes of corporations.

Did Emma Lazarus get it wrong?

If you’re a minimum wage worker in a conservative state, your state lawmakers may have cut your paycheck by over $4,000.

Politics that focus on policy alone are bound to fail. At least one long-shot candidate understands that.

From the colonial era to the El Paso shooting, the social impact of race is enormous.

I’m sick of the government claiming it “protects” me by locking up my immigrant neighbors while their kids are at school.

Community colleges are a crucial stepping stone, and they cost far less than four-year schools. They should be free.

People of color and white rural populations are going to suffer the most from the EPA’s war on renewable power.