As the South goes, so goes the nation
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It's time for progressive philanthropy to commit to funding journalism
People have to hear about movements in order to join them. And they have to hear about them from sources that cover them accurately, accountably, and knowledgeably, imparting lessons that allow this work to be replicated and to grow.
The criminalization of HIV is a form of state punishment
When wellness and resources are held hostage to punish marginalized communities, it only proliferates criminalization and vulnerability. Read more via Scalawag: The criminalization of HIV is a form of state punishment.
Remembering Imam Jamil al-Amin
From the South and beyond, we mourn the passing of Black Revolutionary and Islamic faith leader, Imam Jamil Abdullah al-Amin, who transitioned in federal prison custody on November 23, 2025 at the age of 82.