S tudents in the Human Rights Study Project at the University of Virginia School of Law spent a week of their winter break in ...

While members of the Navajo Nation have reported to the tribal government about being questioned or detained by immigration officers, the Pascua Yaqui Tribe has issued a statement saying they have ...

The Amazon is renowned for its cultural diversity, particularly the ethnic diversity of its Indigenous nations, but also the ...

"We are fighting to protect what we love." This woman made history defending her people's land: 'It's time that the world listened to us' first appeared on The Cool Down.

We Will Be Jaguars’ is a journey through one Indigenous activist's life and the web connecting the Amazon to the fate of the world.

Known as 'sea nomads', the Bajau Laut tribe have lived at sea for more than 1,000 years. Their lifestyle has given them the ability to stay underwater for very long periods of time. Travel ...

What are three popular tropes that romance novels use? Jennifer Harlan, a New York Times books editor, recommends three romance novels that show off those tropes at their best. An author of books ...

This sweeping novel about the life, loves, struggles and triumphs of a queer English Burmese actor is the topic of our January book club discussion. “Something Rotten,” Andrew Lipstein’s ...

Executive Editor David Carnoy has been a leading member of CNET's Reviews team since 2000. He covers the gamut of gadgets and is a notable reviewer of mobile accessories and portable audio ...

Deep in the Ecuadorian Amazon, a Canadian-owned mining project threatens the way of life of local Indigenous communities.

Tucson, AZ---For the past 17 years one of the most meaningful rites of spring has been the Agave Heritage Festival (AHF) which returns this year on April 10–13. With over 100 varieties of Agave in the ...