Geographers are documenting slave-built infrastructure, from railroads to ports, in use today. Such work could influence the reparations debate by showing how slavery still props up the US economy.
Rights
A Violation of Civil Liberties: On the Arrest of My Friend, Disha Ravi
How long do we watch as the authorities fail to uphold the rights to peaceful assembly? How long do we stay mum as they fail to repeal the archaic colonial-era …
The Impertinence of My Intercaste Identity
Since caste determines the company one keeps and ascertains one’s cultural privileges, or lack thereof, my intercaste identity made me persona non grata.
Myanmar Coup: Military Hardens Online Censorship Campaign
For the third time in two weeks, Myanmar's junta has shut off the internet to restrict the flow of information for protesters. A new cybersecurity law would permit officials to …
The Woes of Proud ‘Andolanjeevis’
What is a protestor to do – should they simply accept the terms of their oppressor?