Black Lives Matter More Than Property
In the wake of George Floyd’s murder, there’s been an outpouring of grief—for a few broken storefront windows.
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Groundswell: How to Fight for Black Lives in the Midst of a Pandemic
This week’s Groundswell highlights acts of protest—both in-person and socially-distanced—from around the country.
The Coronavirus Is Democratizing Knowledge
Natalie Chyi wrote for Wired on how COVID-19 is empowering people and communities to become co-creators and co-distributors of knowledge.
Will the Shock of COVID-19 Finally Move Land Administration Into the Modern World?
Yuliya Panfil and Thierry Hoza Ngoga wrote for TRFN on how officials must update archaic land systems to increase resilience for the future.
COVID-19 Exposed Holes In Unemployment Insurance
A workforce expert found herself unemployed during the COVID-19 outbreak. Here’s what she says must change about the unemployment system.
COVID-19 and Climate Change: Three Critical Lessons
Tragedies often make good teachers: what can we learn from the disparities exposed by COVID-19 as we confront climate change?
There Is No “America First” Answer to COVID-19
Viruses don’t tend to respect national boundaries so solutions must be born of global collaboration.
Unmosqued: COVID-19 and Conversations about Muslim Spaces
COVID-19 has limited in-person religious gatherings, raising questions about where Midwestern Muslims worship and find community.
Groundswell: Pandemic Aid Is Just Clicks Away
New America Local highlights COVID-19 relief efforts—from tech solutions to good old-fashioned organizing.
Chaos is another word for opportunity
Kheprw Institute founder Imhotep Adisa shares ideas for reforming how we work to address inequities amplified by COVID-19.