Three ways to think about journalism layoffs; plus, Aaron Bushnell's self-immolation

Three ways to think about journalism layoffs;...

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Who gets to keep the lights on?

As our climate crisis continues to unfold, who gets to keep the lights on? On August 11th, a derecho hit northwest Indiana, and the predominantly Black city of Gary was left without power for 14 days… which makes it one of the longest power outages in modern US history, according ...  Show more

The high flying girls who desegregated America

She's America's sweetheart, but she just might be America's superhero as well.The American cheerleader has become one of the nation's most cemented symbols of femininity, girlhood, and youthful power. But how does paying attention to the real life experiences of cheerleaders tell ...  Show more

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