Lakshmi Gandhi

Lakshmi Gandhi

Lakshmi Gandhi is a reporter, editor, and social media manager based in New York City. She is currently a freelance journalist who specializes in literature, identity, and pop culture. Her articles ha

11 posts
Biden’s infrastructure bill promises to address ‘racist infrastructure.’ Here’s what that means.
Politics & Democracy

Biden’s infrastructure bill promises to address ‘racist infrastructure.’ Here’s what that means.

The Reconnecting Communities Act will tear down some of the highways and overpasses that isolate Black and brown communities.

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4 Min
By: Lakshmi Gandhi
color photograph of a black woman standing on a metal step ladder surrounded by yellow shelves of items in an Amazon warehous
Economy & Workers' Rights

As their union vote looms, these Amazon distribution center workers are looking to make history

Last week, activists and organizers delivered the signatures needed to formally request a vote to form Amazon’s first ever union.

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5 Min
By: Lakshmi Gandhi
After Long Island farmworkers unionize, organizers hope to see others follow
Economy & Workers' Rights

After Long Island farmworkers unionize, organizers hope to see others follow

A group of agricultural workers on Long Island has formed New York’s first farmworkers union—a landmark move that was the result of decades of activism.

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4 Min
By: Lakshmi Gandhi
What the Central York School District book ban reveals about the modern state of book censorship
Education

What the Central York School District book ban reveals about the modern state of book censorship

Students, parents, and community members do have recourse when it comes to pushing back against book bans.

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4 Min
By: Lakshmi Gandhi
Libraries aren’t neutral ground in the fight for anti-racist education
Race

Libraries aren’t neutral ground in the fight for anti-racist education

Public libraries can be vulnerable targets for conservative groups opposing inclusive and anti-racist resources.

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8 Min
By: Lakshmi Gandhi
Black girls are fighting back against discriminatory school dress codes
Education

Black girls are fighting back against discriminatory school dress codes

School dress codes have been proven to disproportionately target Black and brown girls, and now many are standing up against it.

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4 Min
By: Lakshmi Gandhi
The unemployment insurance system shuts out BIPOC workers. Here’s how to fix it
Economy & Workers' Rights

The unemployment insurance system shuts out BIPOC workers. Here’s how to fix it

Millions of working Americans will soon be left scrambling when their federal unemployment benefits end.

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4 Min
By: Lakshmi Gandhi
Lying to police suspects is banned in several countries. Why is it still legal in the U.S.?
Crime, Reform & Abolition

Lying to police suspects is banned in several countries. Why is it still legal in the U.S.?

Illinois and Oregon recently banned lying to minors during police interrogations. Why is it still legal to lie to adults?

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4 Min
By: Lakshmi Gandhi
Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s resignation sparks renewed demands for protection of political and campaign workers
Economy & Workers' Rights

Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s resignation sparks renewed demands for protection of political and campaign workers

To prevent harassment and overwork, longtime political staffers say a cultural change, stronger workplace protections, and better reporting processes are needed.

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4 Min
By: Lakshmi Gandhi
What would ‘The Great Gatsby’ look like with a queer Vietnamese American at its heart?
Gender & LGBTQIA+

What would ‘The Great Gatsby’ look like with a queer Vietnamese American at its heart?

Nghi Vo’s ‘The Chosen and the Beautiful’ reimagines Fitzgerald’s classic novel about alienation, identity, and the American dream.

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5 Min
By: Lakshmi Gandhi
New novel underscores the instability of the visa system for young adults
Gender & LGBTQIA+

New novel underscores the instability of the visa system for young adults

Author Sabina Khan explores Islamophobia, immigration, and more through the eyes of a teenage girl in her sophomore novel, ‘Zara Hossain is Here.’

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4 Min
By: Lakshmi Gandhi

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