ferguson

#blacklivesmatter

#longreads

politics + activism

#BlackLivesMatter: A Longform Reading List

Fifty years of words I liked reading and you will too! Authors include James Baldwin, bell hooks, Kiese Laymon, Roxane Gay, Ta-Nehisi Coates, Toni Morrison, Bayard Rustin and Dr. Brittany…

Riese —

Jun 3, 2020

bernie sanders

Daily Fix

politics + activism

Daily Fix: A Year After Mike Brown’s Death, It’s Still Not Safe to be Black in Ferguson (or Elsewhere) and More News

Violence in Ferguson, several deaths at the hands of police, what’s happening with the lesbian fired from a Catholic elementary school, judges in Ohio dealing with same-sex marriage, and more.

Rachel —

Aug 11, 2015

2016 presidential race

anti-discrimination laws

politics + activism

What’s the Deal With Bernie Sanders? 7 Things You Want to Know

I hear he’s a socialist. That’s cool. But also he’s an old straight white man, like the vast majority of American politicians, so what would his alleged socialism mean for…

Maddie —

May 11, 2015

anti-discrimination laws

crime

politics + activism

Daily Fix: Indiana’s Governor Doesn’t Know What the Fuss is About and More News Stories

Gov. Mike Pence can’t give us a straight answer, good news for Ferguson protestors, Ellen Pao’s gender discrimination lawsuit and more news for you!

Yvonne —

Mar 31, 2015

artist spotlight

country music

music

Hurray For The Riff Raff Interview and Ticket Giveaway!

Alynda Lee Segarra and Yosi Perlstein chat with us about their new album and new tour — and oh, by the way, you can win tickets to see them!

Laura Mandanas —

Mar 17, 2015

#blacklivesmatter

Daily Fix

politics + activism

Black Lives Matter Releases Inaugural State Of The Black Union Address, Hosts Twitter Town Hall

“We recognize that not even a Black President will pronounce our truths. We must continue the task of making America uncomfortable about institutional racism. Together, we will re-imagine what is…

Laura Mandanas —

Jan 22, 2015

criminal justice reform

Daily Fix

politics + activism

Victories for Justice on Civil Asset Forfeiture, NY Solitary Confinement and Police Transparency

Statements and changes on a number of important fronts came from the Attorney General and from Rikers Island this week.

Rachel —

Jan 16, 2015

Daily Fix

darren wilson

politics + activism

Bombing Of Colorado Springs NAACP Office Results In No Injuries, One Person of Interest

The bombing happened shortly before 11 a.m. with three employees in the building, back for their first day of regular work following the holidays. The building that houses the NAACP…

Laura Mandanas —

Jan 7, 2015

Daily Fix

eric garner

politics + activism

Broken Windows is On Hiatus: Community Interventions We Can Enact Now for Real Justice

In addition to fighting for reforms within the prison system, we can keep people out of prison in the first place.

Hannah Hodson —

Jan 6, 2015

#blacklivesmatter

beyonce

politics + activism

25 Women Who Shook Things Up in 2014

From mounting revolutions to redefining realness, these are 25 women who made waves in the world this year.

Carmen —

Dec 31, 2014

eric garner

ferguson

first person

Are We There Yet? An Interracial Family Visits a Southern Plantation

One of the first things my mother’s boyfriend noticed upon waking up Thanksgiving Day was that all of the rooms were named after prominent confederate soldiers.

Hannah Hodson —

Dec 16, 2014

#blacklivesmatter

ferguson

geekery

3 Things to Know About Protecting Your Tech While Protesting

While data is technically — partially — protected from search by the Fourth Amendment, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that our right to privacy is not always honored by…

Maddie —

Dec 13, 2014