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How to Keep Your Sanity While You're Saving the World

Posted on: Jun 1, 2012, Source: ColorLines

Everyday, advocates across the US do vital work to help transform people, communities and society. How do they make sure they take care of their own mental health?

The Horrific Death of Shaima Alawadi and the Many Lessons of Hate Crimes

Posted on: Apr 2, 2012, Source: ColorLines

Journalists Unite to Drop the I-Word

Posted on: Sep 19, 2011, Source: ColorLines

No Human Being Is "Illegal" -- How Using the "I-Word" Creates Hate

Posted on: Nov 28, 2010, Source: AlterNet

Using "illegal" creates hate by exploiting racial fear and economic anxiety, creating an easy scapegoat for complex issues, and OK-ing violence.