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Political IdeologiesMay 9, 2023
The Arlington National Cemetery Will Finally Remove Its Racist Monument
But that hasn’t stopped some Confederate Memorial supporters from filing a lawsuit to #DefendArlington.
Erin L. Thompson
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HistoryDecember 5, 2022
The Question of the Offensive Monument
What do we lose by simply removing monuments? Robert Bevan attempts to answer that question in a recent book, Monumental Lies.
Erin L. Thompson
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Fine ArtJuly 11, 2022
The Artwork of Guantánamo Detainees
Interrogated, tortured, and held for decades without charges, Gitmo prisoners held onto their humanity by creating art.
Erin L. Thompson
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ActivismJuly 27, 2021
Letters From the August 9/16, 2021, Issue
Calling Arizona… Black Main Street… Privileged information… The bronze ceiling (web only)…
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SocietyAugust 25, 2020
The Problem With NYC’s New Women’s Rights Monument
As statues topple across the US, a new women’s rights monument in Central Park has sparked debate over whether statues are a redeemable form of remembrance.
Erin L. Thompson
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Higher EducationJune 5, 2018
Law Schools Are Failing Students of Color
Higher debt and lower employment rates create a “justice gap” that’s nearly impossible to escape.
Erin L. Thompson
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Fine ArtDecember 4, 2017
What We Can Learn From Art Painted Inside Guantánamo
A New York exhibition gives a rare glimpse into America’s most controversial prison.
Erin L. Thompson