Lakshmi Gandhi

Lakshmi Gandhi is a reporter, editor, and social media manager based in New York City. Her articles have appeared in NBCNews.com, HISTORY, Tricycle: The Buddhist Review, The Juggernaut, Metro New York, and other publications.

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Biden’s infrastructure bill promises to address ‘racist infrastructure.’ Here’s what that means.

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Biden’s infrastructure bill promises to address ‘racist infrastructure.’ Here’s what that means.

As their union vote looms, these Amazon distribution center workers are looking to make history

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color photograph of a black woman standing on a metal step ladder surrounded by yellow shelves of items in an Amazon warehous

After Long Island farmworkers unionize, organizers hope to see others follow

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After Long Island farmworkers unionize, organizers hope to see others follow

What the Central York School District book ban reveals about the modern state of book censorship

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What the Central York School District book ban reveals about the modern state of book censorship

Libraries aren’t neutral ground in the fight for anti-racist education

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Libraries aren’t neutral ground in the fight for anti-racist education

Black girls are fighting back against discriminatory school dress codes

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Black girls are fighting back against discriminatory school dress codes

The unemployment insurance system shuts out BIPOC workers. Here’s how to fix it

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The unemployment insurance system shuts out BIPOC workers. Here’s how to fix it

Lying to police suspects is banned in several countries. Why is it still legal in the U.S.?

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Lying to police suspects is banned in several countries. Why is it still legal in the U.S.?

Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s resignation sparks renewed demands for protection of political and campaign workers

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Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s resignation sparks renewed demands for protection of political and campaign workers

What would ‘The Great Gatsby’ look like with a queer Vietnamese American at its heart?

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What would ‘The Great Gatsby’ look like with a queer Vietnamese American at its heart?

New novel underscores the instability of the visa system for young adults

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New novel underscores the instability of the visa system for young adults