July 27, 2023
Color of Law
Executive Editor
Chickens are coming home to roost, indeed.
Sometimes called America’s dumbest senator, Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., may not know much, but he does know that he is fine with white nationalists in the…
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Sharp n’ Blunt
Columnist
Black people were somehow “better-off” for having been incarcerated for centuries and forced to work as slaves, subjected to physical and mental abuse… in order to have access to a vocational trade.
Recently former President Donald Trump shared a menacing new video on his Truth Social account last week and said: “If you f*** around with us if…
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Guest Commentary
Guest Commentator
Housing is fundamental to every person’s life, health, and security. Our government should start treating it that way.
In the wealthiest country on the planet, too many people still lack access to housing. The pandemic revealed the full extent of the U.S. housing crisis.…
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Guest Commentary
Guest Commentator
The highly anticipated live-action film starring Margot Robbie is an attempt to redeem the problematic toy. But it’s really just an expensive ad campaign for an outdated doll.
A few months ago, my two sons, aged 10 and 15, told me they were excited to see the new Barbie film. I was surprised. They…
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Guest Commentary
Guest Commentator
America’s farmers are aging. To avoid a crisis, we need to lower the economic barriers of entry for young farmers.
I consider my days in the sun as a young, organic farmer to be the most rewarding work I’ve done. The days were long, hot, and…
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Commentary
Families Belong Together By Mural Arts Philadelphia In neighborhoods across Philadelphia, families and individuals are feeling the immediate and lasting effects of harsh immigration laws. Inspired by recent national events, Chilean artist Ian Pierce (also known as Artes Ekeko) created a mural that explores Philadelphia’s identity as a sanctuary city, working together with local artist…
Families Belong Together By Mural Arts Philadelphia In neighborhoods across Philadelphia, families and individuals are feeling the immediate and lasting effects of harsh immigration laws. Inspired…
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