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How to Start Your Own Community Fridge

Local organizers share tips on setting up a fridge and getting involved in the effort to fight food insecurity.
Photo illustration of Brittany King by Josh Magpantay.

Meet Brittany King, Black Activist and Journalist

She describes her activism as “staying defiant in all mediums.”

Adiós Trader José: It’s About Time Trader Joe’s Owned Up to its Racist Marketing

The grocery store chain is vowing to remove racist packaging from international products.
Waitress graphic by Maggie Chirdo.

New Regulation Bans New York Bars From Serving Alcoholic Beverages Outdoors Without Food

Governor Andrew Cuomo said the decision comes after establishments failed to comply with existing regulations.
Graphic of Thria Bernabe’s arrest by Maggie Chirdo.

New Jersey Activist and Medical Scribe Continues Fight for Racial Justice After Arrest

Thria Bernabe’s arrest is fanning the flames of the Black Lives Matter movement in Ridgewood, NJ.
A graphic of a laptop computer and books by Maggie Chirdo.

Trump Administration Rescinds Student Ban — But The Damage Has Been Done

While international students no longer have to worry about deportation for taking online-only classes, fear still remains.
Photo illustration of spilled Goya beans by Maggie Chirdo.

I’ve Hated Goya Foods for Years. Now, I Have a Reason To

The food company received backlash from its Hispanic customer base after publicly praising Trump.
Photo illustration of StuyTown’s Oval by Izzie Ramirez.

Stuyvesant Town Tells Residents to Take Down Black Lives Matter Signs

After taking down a sign in common outdoor space, the major apartment complex asked residents to post their “thoughts or opinions” on social media instead.

SCOTUS’ New Ruling Limits Contraceptive Coverage

The U.S. Supreme Court ruling allows employers to withhold contraceptives from their employees insurance on the basis of religious and moral objection.