Why Menthol Marketing Still Targets Black Youth in 2026
The NAACP and Truth Initiative partner to end predatory menthol tobacco marketing in Black communities, fighting for health equity and corporate accountability.
Why the Louisville police reform timeline remains a battleground
A look at Louisville’s policing history, the DOJ investigation, and the friction between city leaders and advocates over the pace of reform and accountability.
Chicago Police: Why Black Residents Still Face Systemic Force
CPD use-of-force complaints hit record highs. Explore the history of racial bias in Chicago policing, from the 1919 riots to the failed 2025 federal reforms.
Why the Feds Lost the School Equity Directive Legal Battle
Explore why the US Department of Education withdrew its controversial school equity directive after significant losses in federal court and legal challenges.
Why Groups Are Suing Over Trump National Park Sign Changes
Scientists and historians sue the Trump administration for removing national park signs about slavery, civil rights, and climate change, citing illegal censorship.
Why Federal Pullbacks Threaten NC Environmental Justice Wins
Federal grant cancellations in 2026 threaten decades of progress in North Carolina’s environmental justice movement, echoing the historic fight in Warren County.
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