A community organization created a web tool that simply reminds people of their court dates. The impact is profound.
Ramenda Cyrus
Ramenda Cyrus is a freelance reporter and writer based in Florida, and a former Prospect writing fellow.
Posted inEnergy and the Environment
Climate Law Could Clarify Uncertain Fossil Fuel Leasing Picture
The Inflation Reduction Act mandates that millions of acres of public lands be made available to oil and gas companies before the government can offer land for renewables.
Posted inEnergy and the Environment
How the Inflation Reduction Act Attacks Diesel Pollution
It’s a starting point to deal with an issue that disproportionately impacts marginalized communities.
Posted inHealth and Social Policy
Rep. Krishnamoorthi: ‘We Have No Choice but to Assume the Worst’
The Prospect talks to one of the chief investigators into how data brokers may be invading the privacy of abortion seekers.
Posted inHousing
Why We Need Social Housing
What Medicare for All is for health care, social housing is for shelter.
Posted inLaw and Justice
Survey Paints Grim Picture of Life in Incarceration
Over half of incarcerated people in the survey have mental health issues and nearly half have substance use disorders.
Posted inHealth and Social Policy
Reconciliation Bill Lacks Language Addressing Insulin
How did such a key provision get axed?
Posted inHealth and Social Policy
Abortion Seekers Must Protect Themselves—and Their Data
Incessant Big Tech data collection means that anyone using electronic communication to obtain an abortion puts themselves at risk.
Posted inWorking in America
Philadelphia Art Museum Workers Struggle for a Contract
Two years after winning a union vote, workers are still negotiating with the cultural icon. They’re raising the pressure on management.
Posted inEconomic Policy
Reparations Get Real
In California, the preliminary report of a governmental task force suggests how the toll of slavery and white supremacy can be assessed—and compensated for.