Indianapolis: When Lead and Racism Are Both in the Water
Indianapolis is facing its own potential water crisis, rooted in lead exposure and racism.
Racial Equity
Build Back Better Transit, in the Bay and Beyond
The COVID-19 pandemic should demonstrate to the broader public and our elected representatives that transit is an essential service
Righting a Backwards Policy: Making Sure the Second Stimulus Checks Reach the Hardest Hit Illinoisans
We Can Ignore Mental Health — or We Can Invest in Real Help
A young advocate in Indiana shares her personal story and ideas for supporting mental health for young people.
Youth in Charge: One Young Hoosier’s Journey to Become an Advocate
A young Indiana woman shares her personal story of becoming a YES youth policy fellow and advocating for policy changes in her home state.
Racism in Housing: A Public Safety Crisis for Black Indianapolis
Local “activist historian” Wildstyle Paschall takes a deep dive into public housing and race in Indianapolis, as an observer and descendant.
When Indianapolis Accidentally Did Public Housing Right
Local “activist historian” Wildstyle Paschall takes a deep dive into public housing and race in Indianapolis, as an observer and descendant.
Racism By Design: Power Dynamics in Public Spaces
Reflecting on the killing of Dreasjon Reed, Indianapolis-based designer Danicia Monét calls for decentering whiteness in public art.
How the Black Vote Became a Monolith
