Some health officials are taking what they’ve learned from the vaccine distribution to ensure equitable access for everyone.
California’s last drought proved that it can have lasting consequences on farmworkers and BIPOC.
More than a dozen detainees have died in less than a year while in custody at Rikers, prompting a lawmaker to call it a “humanitarian crisis.”
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.
Women on Rikers are being transferred to other facilities, but activists say the move isn’t enough
With all the hits to abortion rights across the country, it’s easy to feel helpless. Here are some actions you can take to help people access abortion care.
Overwork and low pay are fueling high turnover, forcing employers to rethink what they’re bringing to the table.
On Monday, the Supreme Court embarked on one of its most controversial terms to date.
Voting rights activists say the new maps do not adequately respond to the growth of the Black and Latinx population in Texas.
The New York City Council has passed a historic set of bills establishing safety and security for delivery workers, but organizers say there’s still work to do.
Black and brown organizers helped to get Gov. Gavin Newsom elected and kept him in office. Now they want him to support some important policy initiatives.
The Minnesota State Legislature committed to $250 million in May for “hero pay” for frontline workers across the state. A working group was formed to develop a plan for distributing that money. While that deadline has passed, legislators and workers are still hopeful.
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