Thank You, Gordon Hirabayashi and Robert Carter
Luna Yasui and Thomas Hilbink
January 9, 2012
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The lives of two American heroes ended quietly last week—two Americans who believed deeply in the Constitution, its meaning, and its promise. Despite facing some of the ugliest aspects of our nation's actions, both stood by their beliefs that America could do better.

Make A Toast, But Don’t Drink The Juice—Responding to Obama’s Immigration Policy
Subhash Kateel
August 25, 2011
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Last Thursday felt like time for a toast for America's largest social movement, the folks fighting for immigrant rights. With the news that the Obama administration would review many of its pending 300,000 deportation cases and allow some of those with no "criminal" record to stay, you could literally hear the cries of joy jumping out of Facebook updates, twitter feeds, cafecito spots (I live in Miami), college campuses, and even a detention center or two.

Dignity and Safe Medical Care for Transgender People
Luna Yasui
August 24, 2011
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A striking New York Times article exposes the perils of unregulated "pumping"–the insertion of silicone into various body parts to obtain a body image that conforms to one’s gender identity. The harrowing experiences of transgender people who undergo this procedure, and the isolation and poverty related to their harsh treatment, is a call for scientifically sound and safe medical care.

Eight Hours Is Not Enough
Emma Lozman and Luna Yasui
May 1, 2011
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New demographics demand a new kind of workplace, say several Open Society grantees. Paid parental leave, paid sick leave, and flexible scheduling ensure that men and women alike can balance the needs of their jobs and families.