Society

Where in America Are Black People Safe From Racism? Nowhere.

Where in America Are Black People Safe From Racism? Nowhere. Where in America Are Black People Safe From Racism? Nowhere.

Starbucks’ “Race Together” campaign rings false as cases of police brutality multiply.

Mar 19, 2015 / Mychal Denzel Smith

Did the Chemical Industry Write Its Own Oversight Legislation?

Did the Chemical Industry Write Its Own Oversight Legislation? Did the Chemical Industry Write Its Own Oversight Legislation?

Some Democrats and health groups say this Senate bill is even worse than the outdated Toxic Substances Control Act of 1976.

Mar 19, 2015 / Zoë Carpenter

9 Billionaires Are About to Remake New York’s Public Schools—Here’s Their Story

9 Billionaires Are About to Remake New York’s Public Schools—Here’s Their Story 9 Billionaires Are About to Remake New York’s Public Schools—Here’s Their Story

A Nation investigation reveals how a group of hedge funders are about to get exactly what they paid for.

Mar 19, 2015 / George Joseph

Starbucks Asks Employees to Solve Race Relations in America for No Extra Pay

Starbucks Asks Employees to Solve Race Relations in America for No Extra Pay Starbucks Asks Employees to Solve Race Relations in America for No Extra Pay

Writing “Race Together” on a coffee cup is not a solution to institutional racism—but it is a burden on an already underpaid workforce.

Mar 18, 2015 / Bryce Covert

Cookie Don’t Crumble

Cookie Don’t Crumble Cookie Don’t Crumble

Fox’s Empire made TV-ratings history by letting a black woman be her multidimensional self. 

Mar 18, 2015 / Books & the Arts / Kristal Brent Zook

Chris Borland and the Revenge of History

Chris Borland and the Revenge of History Chris Borland and the Revenge of History

The decision by Chris Borland to walk away from the NFL should be viewed as a conscious act of resistance.

Mar 18, 2015 / Dave Zirin

Retaking the Moral High Ground in the Fight Against Poverty

Retaking the Moral High Ground in the Fight Against Poverty Retaking the Moral High Ground in the Fight Against Poverty

It’s time to fight the narrative that poverty is a choice.

Mar 18, 2015 / James Abro

Immigrant Workers Are Being Deported for Getting Injured on the Job

Immigrant Workers Are Being Deported for Getting Injured on the Job Immigrant Workers Are Being Deported for Getting Injured on the Job

A climate of impunity for employers, coupled with the threat of deportation, is forcing undocumented workers to bear the costs of injury and abuse.

Mar 17, 2015 / Michelle Chen

Science Is Not the NFL’s Friend

Science Is Not the NFL’s Friend Science Is Not the NFL’s Friend

Why did one of the NFL’s most promising players decide to retire after just one season?

Mar 17, 2015 / Dave Zirin

Why Not Even the Mighty John Oliver Can Shame the NCAA

Why Not Even the Mighty John Oliver Can Shame the NCAA Why Not Even the Mighty John Oliver Can Shame the NCAA

The arguments have been made but the NCAA will never change without a fight.

Mar 16, 2015 / Dave Zirin

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