Blood quantum, a means of quantifying a person’s Indigenous ancestry in the United States, has a bleak history as an erasive tool used by the federal government. Today, blood quantum remains inextricably tied to Indigenous identity, for better or for worse.
The cruelty of life behind bars is often exacerbated by the all-encompassing dehumanization of being silenced. Prison journalism is beneficial for reducing recidivism rates and shedding light on abuses and injustices that occur in prisons.
A new slate of progressives is rising up to challenge the status quo in Massachusetts, but the battle they will fight is uphill and marred with obstacles. If they are to win, progressives will need to put politics second and community first.
The traditional approach to civic education often leaves students with less motivation to participate in the civic realm. There exists a need to close the gap between simply knowing about the U.S. government and being a more informed and active student.
Across the United States, lawmakers have failed to protect people in prisons and jails from COVID-19. Decarceration, the process of removing inmates from carceral institutions, is a vital step in the public response to the pandemic.
Being patient is not so easy when awaiting a chance to live the American dream. Reforming the legal immigration system may just grant that opportunity to millions in the United States.
