From the Publisher: Self-Promotion
Our publisher indulges in a bit of muted self-promotion as a way of talking about stuff, and makes excuses why he hasn’t written more. Read on.
Iceland Knows How to Stop Teen Substance Abuse but the Rest of the World Isn’t Listening
In Iceland, teenage smoking, drinking and drug use have been radically cut in the past 20 years. Emma Young finds out how they did it, and why other countries won’t follow suit.
When Black is Not the Only Color
Too Black for the adoption agencies but not Black enough for the political campaigners. Kamila Zahno writes on growing up an adoptee of mixed heritage in Britain.
Life on Earth is Dying
Species are going extinct at extraordinary rates. What can be done? Robert J. Burrowes opines.
Will Black People Also Be Excluded From Mars?
Ziyaad Bhorat inquires: in the new space race, whose version of humanity is being targeted for saving?
Punishment is Violent and Counterproductive
Robert Burrowes continues his thoughts on violence in society.
Death Threats in Haiti
Two different death threats to Haitians have reared their heads this month. Chris Stone reports.
Diversity for White People: An Interview with Jeff Chang of We Gon’ Be Alright
Author Jeff Chang talks with Chris Finke about Trumpism, Whiteness, and cultural equity in his new book, We Gon’ Be Alright.
Sunday Comics
I like people there, the ones who can’t stand. I see smoke signals coming from them, they say “we’re all out of Sunday Comics.”
Gandhi: “My life is my message”
On the occasion of Gandhi’s 147th birthday, Robert M. Burrowes recovers the real story of his dedication to non-violence and the people it continues to inspire.

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