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10 Killed, 10 Injured in Shooting at High School in Santa Fe, Texas
Friday, May 18, 2018
Earlier today, at least eight people were killed in a shooting at a high school in Santa Fe, Texas.
"These are animals": The Risks of Dehumanizing Language
Friday, May 18, 2018
In a roundtable discussion with local California politicians and law enforcement officials, President Trump referred to some immigrants as "animals."
Basta! Tanya Saracho Says It's Time to Listen to the Latinx
Friday, May 18, 2018
Creator Tanya Saracho puts Latinx stories front and center with the new Starz series "Vida," about two women coming home to family secrets and a changing neighborhood in East L.A.
Whistleblower: Cambridge Analytica Aimed to Suppress Black Voters
Friday, May 18, 2018
Targeted advertising on social media is not necessarily new, but the sophisticated focus on communities of color can impact voter turnout on election day.
Why Do Politicians in America Have So Much Money?
Friday, May 18, 2018
All this week we’ve been hearing about wealth in America, who’s got it, and who doesn’t. One thing is clear: your elected officials in Congress definitely have it.
Films to Catch and Skip at the Box Office This Weekend
Friday, May 18, 2018
Reviews of the weekend’s major movie releases, including the raunchy superhero sequel, “Deadpool 2,” and the saucy rom-com, "Book Club."
Cambridge Analytica Whistleblower Testifies to Congress
Thursday, May 17, 2018
The Cambridge Analytica whistleblower testified before Congress on Wednesday. Calls for clarity around terms and conditions for internet users are growing louder.
"Too many jobs in China lost": Trump Backs Lifting Sanctions on Chinese Telecom Giant
Thursday, May 17, 2018
On Sunday, President Trump tweeted that he would reverse a decision imposing sanctions on Chinese telecommunications firm ZTE.
Poverty Touches Not Just Pocketbooks, but Mental Health
Thursday, May 17, 2018
Living with scarcity can create disparities in health outcomes, which, like wealth, can be passed down to future generations.
Junot Díaz Allegations Prompt Debate Over Race and Identity
Thursday, May 17, 2018
A group of prominent Latina scholars have penned an open letter defending Junot Díaz against what they describe as unfair media treatment.
Report: Dep't of Education Stops Investigating For-Profit Colleges
Wednesday, May 16, 2018
The Department of Education under Secretary Betsy DeVos is dismantling the team that investigates abuse by for-profit colleges according to The New York Times.
First Primary Races in Pennsylvania With New Districts
Wednesday, May 16, 2018
Tuesday was the first test of new congressional maps in Pennsylvania, after the State Supreme Court redrew them in January to undo Republican gerrymandering.
Outcry After Rape Survivor Sentenced to Death in Sudan
Wednesday, May 16, 2018
A death sentence case involving a woman in Sudan who killed her husband has brought international condemnation.
"Jewel's Catch One" Jives to Legacy of Black Disco in Los Angeles
Wednesday, May 16, 2018
A new documentary from creator C. Fitz explores the legacy of America's oldest black-owned disco club, as well as the life of businesswoman and activist Jewel Thais-Williams.
Study: Nearly All Teachers Pay for School Supplies Out of Pocket
Wednesday, May 16, 2018
According to a new report out this week, 94% of teachers pay for classroom supplies out of pocket. Yet still, many teachers have to work a second job just to scrape by.
Congressman Ro Khanna Wants to Slash Income Inequality
Wednesday, May 16, 2018
Representative Ro Khanna, Democrat representing Silicon Valley, is working on a bill aimed at boosting the middle class by expanding the 'Earned Income Tax Credit.'
Supreme Court Strikes Down Ban on Sports Gambling
Tuesday, May 15, 2018
A new decision from the Supreme Court is paving the way to broader legalization sports betting, a practice that was previously restricted by federal law.
Dozens Killed, Thousands Injured in Gaza Protests
Tuesday, May 15, 2018
More than 50 Palestinian protesters were killed by the Israeli army in a series of clashes spurred, in part, by the opening of the U.S. embassy in Jerusalem.
Case in Point: Jury Discrimination May Force Retrial of Man Imprisoned for 41 Years
Tuesday, May 15, 2018
41 years ago, an all-white jury convicted Johnny Lee Gates, an intellectually disabled black man, for the murder of a white woman in Georgia.
Why the Racial Wealth Gap Persists
Tuesday, May 15, 2018
For every dollar in wealth that white families have, black families hold just five to 10 cents.