The Color of Terrorism and the Whiteness of the Lone Wolf The Color of Terrorism and the Whiteness of the Lone Wolf
We’ll do everything to prevent terrorist attacks, but are seemingly powerless against white male shooters.
Oct 11, 2017 / Between the Lines / Laila Lalami
Natural Disasters Call for Good Governance, Not Charity Natural Disasters Call for Good Governance, Not Charity
Trump promised to donate $1 million to Harvey relief efforts—while dismantling the government we all rely on.
Sep 6, 2017 / Between the Lines / Laila Lalami
Trump Has Declared a Culture War—This Is How to Fight Back Trump Has Declared a Culture War—This Is How to Fight Back
Democrats must not compromise on fundamental principles.
Aug 10, 2017 / Between the Lines / Laila Lalami
The Senate Health-Care Bill Is Morally Indefensible The Senate Health-Care Bill Is Morally Indefensible
The bill makes an equivalence between affording care and deserving care.
Jun 27, 2017 / Laila Lalami
Donald Trump Is Enabling Attacks on Journalists Donald Trump Is Enabling Attacks on Journalists
Republicans who demonize the press as the enemy are encouraging violence against reporters.
May 31, 2017 / Between the Lines / Laila Lalami
Americans Everywhere Benefit From the NEA and NEH Americans Everywhere Benefit From the NEA and NEH
And that includes coal miners who voted for Trump.
Mar 30, 2017 / Between the Lines / Laila Lalami
Donald Trump Is Making America White Again Donald Trump Is Making America White Again
His executive orders target minorities, and his rhetoric has licensed hate crimes.
Mar 2, 2017 / Between the Lines / Laila Lalami
Don’t Give In to Donald Trump’s Shock-and-Awe Campaign—Stand Up and Speak Out Don’t Give In to Donald Trump’s Shock-and-Awe Campaign—Stand Up and Speak Out
Your silence will not protect you.
Jan 29, 2017 / Column / Laila Lalami
What Happened to the Change We Once Believed In What Happened to the Change We Once Believed In
After two terms, Obama leaves behind a legacy of promises kept—and broken.
Dec 15, 2016 / Between the Lines / Laila Lalami
The Trump Voter You Know The Trump Voter You Know
It will be hard, but we’re going to have to find a way to talk with them.
Nov 11, 2016 / Between the Lines / Laila Lalami