posted on Thursday, May 26, 2022
No amount of data or context in reporting can move the needle of social change if dominant news narratives convey a sense of doom and leave us feeling paralyzed. To make progress, it’s critical to reframe the conversation from one of fatalism to one of hope, while still acknowledging the deep pain and harm that many are suffering
posted on Wednesday, May 04, 2022
Now that the Supreme Court’s draft opinion is out in the open, the debate about a person’s right to choose the number and timing of their births moves from the high court to the court of public opinion. As dire as the situation feels, that means there is a window of opportunity for advocates, decision-makers, journalists, and others to take a public stand for reproductive freedom.
posted on Thursday, April 22, 2021
Recent acts of police violence and one critical but long overdue instance of accountability have left many people dealing with mixed emotions and asking: Where do we go from here? We all have a role to play, but one thing is certain: As efforts to advance racial justice progress, Black and Brown voices must have access to the largest platforms — and the loudest megaphones.
posted on Thursday, January 07, 2021
This week’s violent attack on the Capitol was destabilizing. The attempt to derail the peaceful transfer of power only reinforced our commitment to make 2021 a year when democracy shines, voices are heard, and social and public health infrastructure are prioritized in ways that will help every community.
