IQAir, a Swiss company that monitors air pollution, found that seven of the 10 most populous U.S. cities have returned to pre-pandemic levels of air pollution. Wildfires in the U.S.…

A million deaths in the United States has created a desire for the country to commemorate their lives and “democratize grief.” But how and where should a monument be built—and…

Proposal is part of Gavin Newsom’s pledge to preserve one-third of the state’s land and coastal waters by 2030 Governor Gavin Newsom on Friday proposed giving California’s Indigenous nations $100m…

For several years Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee has picked up the mantle to lead efforts to create a commission to study reparations for African Americans, and now the Democrat from…

If Berkeley proceeds, it will be one of the few municipalities to directly grapple with the country’s legacy of enslavement.  Update, March 23: The Berkeley City Council voted March 22…

In the wake of more horrific police killings, it’s important to remember that Black cops cannot fix America’s fundamentally broken and racist policing system. This piece is a commentary, part…

Despite the outcry sparked by the murder of George Floyd, police brutality continues to plague our nation. Right here in Maryland, Montgomery County police killed 21-year-old Ryan Leroux while he was parked…

Even minor census undercounts could have substantial knock-on effects and deprive needy communities of investment and representation. It’s hard to overstate the significance of the U.S. census in guiding how the country…

The Colorado legislature passed legislation Wednesday that aims to improve missing persons investigations, especially those involving women from marginalized groups. If enacted, Senate Bill 95 would shorten the timeframe before a person…

“It feels like when we make one step forward, the racists make five steps forward,” a New York doctor said. Dr. Aletha Maybank joined the American Medical Association as its…