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Ebola Is Extremely Dangerous Even After Death

Traditional burial practices allow the living Ebola virus to be passed along to caretakers of the deceased body. The Ebola virus can remain infectious for up to 7 days in a dead body.

What We Have Lost in HHS Secretary Kennedy’s First Year

“One year into this administration, we are at a precipice in the US.” — Dr. Ben Young, Senior Medical Advisor at the Wellness Equity Alliance.

The Fire That Unites Us: A Day of Healing and Connection on Sacred Land

On tribal land at Pala Reservation, Indigenous and independent media makers gathered to resist erasure, share strategies, and build a united front.
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Protests Went Viral: How Indonesia Sparked Global Youth Movements

From Jakarta to Casablanca, from Kathmandu to Antananarivo, a pirate-flag meme became a symbol of defiance, uniting Gen Z through humor, outrage, and creativity.
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Primatologist Jane Goodall’s Life, Science, and Impact on Conservation and Humanity

Jane Goodall, pioneering primatologist and global conservationist, has died at 91. Her groundbreaking chimp research and relentless activism reshaped science and inspired generations worldwide.
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The Revolt That Wouldn’t Die: Kenya’s Gen Z vs. Debt, Corruption, and State Violence

Kenya’s youth ignited a finance bill revolt, braved bullets, and won. A year later, they march on—demanding justice for the dead and a democracy free from creditors and corruption.

African Immigrants Feel Targeted by ICE, Despite Following Rules

The largest number of detentions — and subsequent deportations — for African immigrants begin when they show up for immigration hearings at federal courts or Immigration and Customs Enforcement offices.

An Immigrant Perspective on the Meaning of Juneteenth

For Pamela Anchang, publisher of The Immigrant Magazine, Juneteenth is a reminder of the history of slavery and a celebration of the progress we have made.

Taxing Remittances—A New Assault in the War on Immigrants

Jun 6 | President Trump’s “big, beautiful bill,” which passed the House last month, includes a 3.5% tax on remittances. Experts believe this tax would not only hurt economies abroad, but could also impact consumer spending levels in the US.