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The U.S. has one of the most punitive criminal justice systems — unless you’re the president
This week’s Supreme Court ruling on former President Donald Trump’s criminal immunity stands out in a country where many Black men and people of color are incarcerated.
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Black women say an Amtrak project threatens their Baltimore neighborhood’s homes — and children
Residents have worked hard to revive historic Reservoir Hill. A federally funded railroad project could jeopardize their progress and their health, according to a civil rights complaint.
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Time is up for a far-right school board president who embroiled a California district in controversy
Temecula school board president Joseph Komrosky ushered in conservative policies and called Harvey Milk a “pedophile,” prompting a recall race against him and a rebuke from Gov. Newsom.
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AAPI adults strongly support lessons on racism, slavery and Asian-American history in schools
New data on Asian Americans' attitudes about education shows this demographic wants their children to be engaged citizens, beyond a focus on math and science.
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AAPI books to read this month: Changemakers share their top recommendations
The 19th spoke with Amanda Phingbodhipakkiya, Congresswoman Jill Tokuda, and Diana Hwang on the legacy and impact of AAPI literature, community and representation.
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Romance author Courtney Milan is writing historical Asian stories that could have been
And if readers can’t imagine Chinese people in the past, she says it’s not her problem.
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Black women entrepreneurs want more federal support to start and grow businesses
As the Biden administration highlights its economic efforts, Black women say they need more resources to launch and sustain new businesses and create generational wealth.
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In South Florida, a Democrat’s pitch links abortion, immigration and freedom
In the uphill fight for Rick Scott's Senate seat, Debbie Mucarsel-Powell is urging voters to see the state's abortion ban as a threat to the liberties their families sought in the United States.
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AAPI Heritage Month: Leaving our mark on American democracy
This month, we're telling the stories of people who are carving out space as the nation gains new citizens and another generation of American-born AAPI people comes of age.
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Their businesses were transformed by a grant program for Black women. Its future is now at risk.
A conservative activist who successfully challenged race-based university admissions has sued over Fearless Fund’s grants to Black women business owners.