Coronavirus Heather McTeer Toney May 8, 2020

The Truth About Why COVID-19 Poses a Unique Threat to Black People

Heather McTeer Toney May 8, 2020

Misinformation, racial profiling, and a general—and warranted—distrust of the medical establishment put Black communities at disproportionate risk of Coronavirus infection, misdiagnosis, and death.

Explain This Nyasha Junior Nov 5, 2019

Jezebel Isn’t Who You Think She Is

Nyasha Junior Nov 5, 2019

The biblical royal, married to King Ahab, is portrayed in speeches—most recently by Hillary Clinton—as a corrupt and “loose” woman. But as with many powerful women, we’ve got her all wrong.

Explain This Rebecca Bodenheimer Oct 22, 2019

Will This California Law End Freelance Work?

Rebecca Bodenheimer Oct 22, 2019

AB 5, which goes into effect this year, is meant to penalize abusive employers like Uber and Lyft, but it’s poised to set a dangerous precedent that could affect many part-time workers—especially women and people of color.

Explain This Kylie Cheung Oct 9, 2019

Will SCOTUS Write LGBTQ Bigotry Into Law?

Kylie Cheung Oct 9, 2019

On Tuesday, the Court heard opening arguments about whether LGB and trans people are worthy of anti-discrimination protections. The outcome will impact us all.

Illustration of dogs behind cages in animal shelter

Animal Welfare Carol Mithers Oct 1, 2019

The Paradox of “No Kill” Animal Welfare Policies

Carol Mithers Oct 1, 2019

Julián Castro was the first presidential candidate to propose one this election season. But even the most ambitious no-kill legislation can’t tackle the nuanced problem that requires equally nuanced solutions.

Explain This Heather Digby Parton Sep 25, 2018

Kavanaugh Is the Manifestation of the Party of Bad Ideas

Heather Digby Parton Sep 25, 2018

The SCOTUS pick, like Trump himself, did not happen in a void. Their rise has been long planned by the GOP.

Explain This Lisa Needham Sep 20, 2018

Clarence Thomas Is Not a Cautionary Tale. He’s Kavanaugh’s Template

Lisa Needham Sep 20, 2018

Anita Hill showed us nearly 30 years ago that women who make sexual harassment and assault allegations against powerful men are shamed and blamed. Post-#MeToo, will Dr. Christine Blasey Ford show us much the same?

Explain This Lisa Needham Sep 12, 2018

These Activists Are Showing Us What Democracy Looks Like

Lisa Needham Sep 12, 2018

The Dems might not be able to stop Kavanaugh's SCOTUS appointment, but these women have risked arrest as if our lives depend on it. Because they do.

Explain This Lisa Needham Aug 27, 2018

Is “Religious Liberty” More Important Than Our Civil Rights?

Lisa Needham Aug 27, 2018

There’s a terrifying history of religious bias becoming law, and with Trump in office and Kavanaugh being put forth to join the Supreme Court, things can only get worse.

Explain This Lisa Needham Aug 2, 2018

Religious “Liberty” Is Rooted In Fear

Lisa Needham Aug 2, 2018

Most Americans support same-sex marriage, safe and legal abortion, and birth control. Which is why evangelicals like Jeff Sessions and Mike Pence are digging in: They're terrified they're losing ground everywhere.