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May 1: Blackout Day – Steering the Economy Toward Justice

History isn’t always made in tall buildings by people in expensive suits. Some of the time, history is made in the checkout line. Tomorrow, May 1, is Blackout Day. No Work. No School. No Shopping. It is the next massive … Continue reading →

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The Mirror and the Mandate: Confronting America’s 34-State Failure on Child Marriage

It is an uncomfortable reflection: a nation that presents itself as a global advocate for human rights while leaving the door to child marriage open in 34 of its own states. Last month, a report from the Columbia Institute of … Continue reading →

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The Reckoning of a Legacy: Allegations Force a Reexamination of Cesar Chavez

Updated Post: Beyond the Icon: Survivors Break Decades of Silence in the Farmworker Movement For decades, Cesar Chavez stood as the face of the American labor movement – a man associated with non-violent strikes, spiritual fasts, and an unwavering commitment … Continue reading →

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From Survivor to Advocate to Space: Amanda Nguyen’s Fight for Sexual Assault Survivors, and a dream deferred realized

Amanda Nguyen’s story is one of resilience, courage, and a relentless pursuit of justice. The child of Vietnamese refugees, Nguyen faced adversity from a young age. But nothing could have prepared her for the trauma she endured as a senior … Continue reading →

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