As white residents move into historically Black neighborhoods in major cities like Atlanta, Los Angeles, and New York, the police presence grows. And so does the risk to Black citizens.
There’s a long history of Presidential campaigns manufacturing an event timed to influence the outcome of the election. Undoubtedly, Team Trump is working on a host of dirty tricks to...
While every industry is rushing to make a “solidarity” statement to acknowledge institutionalized racism, what kind of change will it take to ensure the value of Black lives...
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News & Issues
The Americans with Disabilities Act hits a milestone, but health care access, job security, and equal treatment for many disabled Americans remain out of reach.
The ADA turns 30: Disability Rights are Still at Risk
Whether Donald Trump wins or loses the November election, his ideologies have effectively infiltrated the party of Lincoln. It will never be the same.
The modern police force was initiated as a slave patrol, to protect and serve only the wealthy, white class. If ever there were a case for starting over from scratch, this is it.
The killings of Ahmaud, Breonna, George, and so many others, were unquestionably motivated by racial bias. But our justice system has a shaky history of prosecuting hate crimes.
Culture
Are you caught in an endless loop of re-watching the same TV shows and movies? Your brain is trying to tell you something.
The Science of Watching TV On Repeat
Nandini Jammi co-founded the ad accountability platform, Sleeping Giants, but never felt she got the credit. Now she's building a business centered on personal power.
The conversation to prepare children of color for the dangers of living in a white supremacist society is often focused on boys, but it shouldn't be.
As we navigate interactions with strangers and loved ones amidst a public health crisis, it's more important than ever to define and assert our boundaries.
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Science
The Coronavirus pandemic doesn't just do damage to our bodies. The social isolation we're experiencing may also have a long-term impact on our brains.
Is COVID-19 Isolation Causing PTSD?
A nation of overextended, stressed-out workers has created an economic and mental health crisis with seemingly no end in sight.
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...
We, as humans, can't take on the pain of everyone else. But we can find ways to connect through compassion.
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.