Since the Reagan era, the Democratic Party has been reactive, operating under the assumption that ours is a center-right nation. VP Harris and Governor Walz are showing us there's...
This illuminating interview with author Carol Mithers about her new book, ‘Rethinking Rescue,’ explains the many ways in which poverty and pet ownership intersect, revealing a...
During the 2016 Election, legacy media portrayed the reality-TV star’s presidential bid—and the rise of authoritarianism—as an unrealistic threat. Consider who’s running the...
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News & Issues
There's a growing contingent of Christians who've come out to support VP Harris and Governor Walz, whose values hew more closely to theirs than the treasonous, philandering felon.
Have Evangelicals Had Enough of Trump?
Like many Gen-X cis men, the author grew up on prankster dude-bro humor. But the fare his 13-year old subsists on is far more toxic than anything the writer remembers, which has...
With a poverty rate that is steadily increasing among young adults, a monthly stipend of $500 for 18- to 24-year-olds—many of whom are juggling multiple jobs and school—could make a...
No matter that Kamala Harris and Tim Walz’s campaign has excited voters in ways we haven’t seen since 2008, the media continues to rely on Trump to frame all their election...
Culture
Like many Gen-X cis men, the author grew up on prankster dude-bro humor. But the fare his 13-year old subsists on is far more toxic than anything the writer remembers, which has...
Tim Walz Is the Role Model Kids Need
No matter that Kamala Harris and Tim Walz’s campaign has excited voters in ways we haven’t seen since 2008, the media continues to rely on Trump to frame all their election...
For gymnasts, the Olympics is the apex of a sport with no margin of error. And with the new two-competitor-limit ruling, the opportunity to participate has become an increasingly...
Trump’s ghoulish VP pick is awful at selling the GOP’s terrifyingly regressive platform. He’s even worse at taking potshots at VP Harris and her exciting presidential campaign.
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Science
When the author's infirm parents didn't arrange care for their adult child with Down syndrome before they died, the author juggled caregiving her brother, tween, and a full-time job....
The Sandwich Generation Can Also Mean Caregiving Adult Siblings
For many in the Black community, having multiple generations of family living under one roof is nothing new. But for this Gen X single mother and grandmother, caring for an aging parent...
The scorching hot temperatures and evaporating water levels in the war-torn African nation is a warning for our collective climate future.
When women seek medical help for chronic pain, especially for gynecological-related issues, health providers are still scrutinizing their mental and emotional health.
Podcasts
The long history of pool segregation: from the pre-Civil Rights Era to modern day defacto segregation
Episode One: Perilous Waters
There are plenty viral news stories where people of color have been confronted in public spaces, but there’s a long history of the policing of public spaces.
Late-night pioneer Robin Thede joins Ashley to answer listeners' questions about navigating working relationships, and turning pettiness into power.
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.