USA
Justice
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History has the power to teach us what to do in the present, but do we actually make good use of that tool? Many events in our recent past might suggest otherwise. American history is complex and full of pain, suffering and missteps. Harvard professor Imani Perry’s interdisciplinary work draws from African American studies, legal history and cultural studies to find insigh...
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History is taught with textbooks and lectures, but it’s also passed down in more informal ways, within families from generation to generation. Different groups of people can become attached to varying stories of the same past, and some narratives are erased or distorted. Writer and scholar Clint Smith takes a close look at the mechanisms and consequences of those distortio...
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We may have moved from a time of reckoning on racial equity to a time of transformation, says business leader Dr. Rohini Anand, and that gives her hope. The author of “Leading Global Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: A Guide for Systemic Change in Multinational Organizations,” Anand advises leaders all over the world on how to get to work and make DEI improvements that stic...
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Representative Liz Cheney is one of nine lawmakers investigating the January 6th attack on the Capitol. The Republican is part of a House select committee that held its first hearing last month. It's critical the committee get to the bottom of what happened that day, says Cheney, but equally important is Americans' acknowledgement that change is needed beyond Washington. “...
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The civil rights movement has affected all Americans, whether they realize it or not. The opportunity for everyone to vote represents a major shift, but changes in education, housing and even sports reflect the strategic leadership of activists throughout American history. Civil rights experts and Stanford University professors Pamela Karlan and James Steyer discuss the hi...
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The late Ruth Bader Ginsberg, the second female justice confirmed to the US Supreme Court, told an Aspen Institute crowd in 2017 that her experiences as a woman gave her a unique perspective on the Court.
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Wes Moore, author of "Five Days: The Fiery Reckoning of an American City" (written with Erica Green), says communities around the United States must confront systemic racism.
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A leading voice on antiracism, Ibram X. Kendi says countering racism is essential to the formation of a just and equitable society — so, how can we fight it?
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The coronavirus crisis is impacting poor, low-income, and people of color disproportionately.
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Today race is a more prominent and intransigent problem than ever.
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Social justice advocate Bryan Stevenson is the subject in the new movie, “Just Mercy.”
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Former Acting Solicitor General Neal Katyal thinks American democracy is at risk if President Trump isn’t held accountable.
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Countering racism is essential to the formation of a just and equitable society — so how can we fight it?
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The Supreme Court will take up contentious issues like gay rights, health care, abortion, and DACA this term, which kicked off Monday.
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Former Special Counsel Robert Mueller is scheduled to testify in front of Congress Wednesday.
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Women in the media speak up about what needs to change in the wake of #MeToo.
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Robert Runcie on the power of education, how tragedy shakes a community, and why he believes in hope
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Former white supremacist Christian Picciolini now dedicates his life to helping others counter hate.
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One year after a deadly hate rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, the city continues to heal.
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Bill Browder, a staunch critic of Vladimir Putin, explains why he's not afraid of Putin.