Author: The Opportunity Agenda

A few Saturdays ago, on November 7th, we were at the annual SisterSong meeting, a gathering of about 300 reproductive justice advocates. What was exhilarating and unusual about this meeting was that the vast majority of people...

All people should have the opportunity to succeed in life, regardless of their race. But a recent Illinois district court decision jeopardizes that possibility. In U.S. v. Board of Educ. of City of Chicago, an Illinois district...

As expected, there are plenty of new public opinion polls on health care and health care reform.  Though some people may already be tired of the topic, it is more important now than ever that we understand where the public...

This week’s Immigration Blog Roundup will cover some policy news, newly released research on immigration and more. Washington D.C. will join 94 other jurisdictions in employing the Secure Communities program which allows...

The economic stimulus package has tackled some of the most pressing job-related issues facing our communities.  However, with national unemployment at over 10% for the first time since the early 1980s, we have to make sure...