About Anoa Changa

Anoa Changa (she/her/hers) is a southern-based movement journalist and retired federal government attorney. She currently serves as NewsOne’s weekend editor where she covers news on politics, elections, culture, and justice. Anoa transitioned from a freelance contributor for NewsOne to full-time status in 2021. She also hosts the podcast “The Way with Anoa,” which explores pop culture and politics. Follow her on Twitter and Instagram.

More than a plea for people to head to the ballot, Abrams and Brown hone in on the clarity and mental fortitude to navigate the current moment.

Without federal action, monthly health insurance premiums through the Affordable Care Act marketplace could double. 

Don’t think local elections matter? Imagine the difference in Chicago if Brandon Johnson weren’t the mayor. 

SEIU member home care workers like Athena Jones and Phyllis Pride see an opportunity beyond one-off days of action. 

The Trump administration has passed policies this year that represent a concerning trend toward pronatalism.

W.E.B. DuBois argued in “Black Reconstruction” that enslaved people led the first and largest general strike in history. 

RFK Jr. framing “low” fertility as a national security issue could increase the weaponization of policies and resources to the detriment of Black families and communities. 

Black Voters urge the Supreme Court to protect democracy and uphold voting rights,  fair representation, and other constitutionally guaranteed rights and freedoms. 

'Plenary Authority' gaffe aside, the Insurrection Act could expand Trump's abuse of power, inflicting maximum harm along the way. 

It remains to be seen whether the Supreme Court will prove to be Trump's personal court or the people's Court. 

Trump continues his tyrannical sprint, with Russell Vought, the chief architect of Project 2025, taking advantage of the current crisis. 

The Supreme Court will give voting rights opponents a second chance to undermine Black political power in 'Louisiana v. Callais.'