Inequality

Kimberle Crenshaw speaks during the New York Women's Foundation's Celebrating Women breakfast in New York City, on May 10, 2018.

She Coined the Term ‘Intersectionality’ Over 30 Years Ago. Here’s What It Means to Her Today

Kimberlé Crenshaw on why all inequality is not created equal

We Tried to Find the Most Equal Place in America. It Got Complicated

Inequalities in the U.S. are pervasive along racial lines, which makes quan...

Inequalities in the U.S. are pervasive along racial lines, which makes quantifying equality complicated

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez speaks as Sen. Ed Markey and other Congressional Democrats listen during a news conference in front of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, on Feb. 7, 2019. Sen. Markey and Rep. Ocasio-Cortez held a news conference to unveil their Green New Deal resolution.

The Green New Deal’s Supporters Should Take a Crucial Lesson From FDR’s Original New Deal

"The history of FDR’s New Deal should act as a warning to progressives toda...

"The history of FDR’s New Deal should act as a warning to progressives today"

Oxford and Cambridge Accused of 'Social Apartheid' as Colleges Admit No Black Students

Two of the world's most prestigious universities, Oxford and Cambridge, hav...

Two of the world's most prestigious universities, Oxford and Cambridge, have been accused of “social apartheid” by a prominent black British lawmaker, as new figures reveal the state of racial diversity across its admissions. One...

An oil refinery is seen behind the holiest temple of the Yazidi faith after Friday rituals on Nov. 11, 2016 in Lalish, Iraq. In 2014, thousands of Yazidis fled to the villages of Lalish and Shekhan after ISIS took control of Sinjar and other Yazidi populated towns. Many Yazidi resettled in Mosul and Bashiqah but were forced to flee again when ISIS took control of the cities.

The Connection Between the Global Gag Rule and Extremism

'This policy will increase gender inequality. Gender inequality can fuel ex...

'This policy will increase gender inequality. Gender inequality can fuel extremism. Extremism fuels terrorism.'

NEW JERSEY, UNITED STATES - 2008/09/01: College textbooks for sale in a school bookstore. (Photo by John Greim/LightRocket via Getty Images)

How to Make College More Affordable

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Players of USA celebrate their victory during the FIFA Women's World Cup 2015 Final between USA and Japan at BC Place Stadium on July 05, 2015 in Vancouver, Canada.

U.S. Women's Soccer Team Pledges to Keep Fighting for Equal Pay

'We win. We’re successful. Should get what we deserve'