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The Atlantic Fellows for Racial Equity announced their 2021 cohort, 20 outstanding innovators and leaders who are tackling anti-Black racism.
The Center on Poverty and Social Policy helped to ensure that the poorest children in the U.S. receive the full benefits of the Child Tax Credit.
In a new book, “The Way Out,” Professor Peter T. Coleman explores how conflict resolution and complexity science can provide guidance.
For the first time, New York City will be using ranked-choice voting in a mayoral primary. Studies show it makes government more representative and cuts down on negative campaigning.
In his new book, Weak Strongman, Timothy Frye argues that contrary to popular belief, Vladimir Putin is not omnipotent.
Four political science PhD students surveyed residents from six Latin American countries about their willingness to get a COVID vaccine. What they learned could help reduce vaccine hesitancy here in the United States and around the world.
Recent violence against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders sadly has deep roots in the history of the United States.
Jameel Jaffer and Agnès Callamard renew demands that Saudi crown prince be held responsible for journalist’s death and cover-up.
A new book from President Lee C. Bollinger and Agnès Callamard examines how free speech is defined and upheld around the world.
As Intersectionality Matters! enters its third season, Columbia News checks in with Kimberlé Crenshaw on why it is more important than ever.
Many Americans no longer believe that government works for them. A new book explores how we need to fundamentally change our institutions to restore faith in them.
A federal program, like the WPA, can create new narratives for an evolving society more equitable and inclusive than those of the past or present.