Erika Eichelberger
After a Police Shooting, One Father's Quest for Justice Sets a Precedent
After a cop killed his son, Nicholas Heyward Sr. became a mentor to the Black Lives Matter movement. His crusade may finally pay off.
Death Threats and 'Crazy Fucking People': Being Trans in the Age of Bathroom Bills
Around the US, lawmakers have pushed anti-LGBT legislation similar to North Carolina's "bathroom bill" by stoking fears about transgender Americans.
This Is How Medical Negligence Can Kill Immigrants Held at ICE Detention Centers
A new report outlines deaths related to healthcare failures at ICE detention centers around the country, arguing that oversight of facilities remains abysmal despite reform efforts under the Obama administration.
A Million Americans Could Soon Lose Their Food Stamps — And People of Color Are Getting Screwed the Most
This year, 23 states are expected to lose federal food aid because of stricter rules triggered by falling unemployment rates. But the economy hasn't improved equally for everybody.