A nation of overextended, stressed-out workers has created an economic and mental health crisis with seemingly no end in sight.
In order to save democracy, Trump and his administration must be held accountable for every one of their alleged crimes — no matter how long it takes.
We are living through two epidemics—an unprecedented deadly virus, and the pandemic of racism that has reached a tipping point. Dr. Renee Lertzman answers your questions on how to...
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News & Issues
Pepper spray, tear gas, and rubber bullets are dangerous enough, but add inadequate police training and high tensions during protests, and less-lethal force is a recipe for disaster.
‘Less-Lethal’ Weapons Still Can Kill
The Texas military veteran who served three tours in Afghanistan points to her sworn duty to protect the country as her motivation to flip the Senate in November
With Trump pulling all the strings from controlling the military and police force, to stacking the courts and effectively censoring the media, he's setting up an autocracy.
The economic hits to family farms, the health care crisis leaving so many uninsured, the failing educational systems—these are the issues Iowans live with every day, and what fuels...
Culture
Inclusivity within justice movements isn't just the right thing to do, it's the only way to create real change.
Saying ‘All Black Lives Matter’ Matters
Of all the systems in need of reconstruction, the public’s lens into the world around them should be at the top of the list.
A photographer's lens is a powerful tool, but it is often used to serve a false narrative—one that could put Black lives at risk.
The coronavirus pandemic has changed the way we live, upended economic systems, and obliterated entire industries. Five historians reflect on what this all will mean once it’s...
Journalism isn’t just about telling stories. It's also about who tells them
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Science
We, as humans, can't take on the pain of everyone else. But we can find ways to connect through compassion.
Are We Only Capable of ‘Selective’ Empathy?
In a new podcast, Dr. Nzinga Harrison addresses the challenges of diagnosing, treating, and living with addiction when the isolation of Covid-19 and trauma of racial injustice put the...
How do we settle into a routine when all routine is lost? The answer lies in how our brains process disruption.
Misinformation, racial profiling, and a general—and warranted—distrust of the medical establishment put Black communities at disproportionate risk of Coronavirus infection,...
Podcasts
Late-night pioneer Robin Thede joins Ashley to answer listeners' questions about navigating working relationships, and turning pettiness into power.
How to Make Your Anger An Asset
Ellevest CEO Sallie Krawcheck reminds women of the key to true gender equality: Learning to take control of our money is the only way to dismantle the patriarchy.
Activist Charlotte Clymer joins Ashley to talk about surviving trolls, what it means to be a good ally, and the power in speaking up in awkwrd situations.
There is no silver-bullet solution to food insecurity, and each community needs a tailored fix. The most effective strategies tend to be those that combine a few solutions in one.