The Untapped Voting Power of Asian-Americans The Untapped Voting Power of Asian-Americans
Why don’t Democrats and Republicans pay more attention to Asian-American constituents?
May 29, 2012 / Blog / Melissa Harris-Perry
The GOP’s Played-Out Race Card The GOP’s Played-Out Race Card
Republicans are turning to tired, failed strategies in an effort to alienate both black and white voters from President Obama.
May 23, 2012 / Column / Melissa Harris-Perry
Republicans Are Targeting the Violence Against Women Act Republicans Are Targeting the Violence Against Women Act
The House version of the Violence Against Women Act would reduce legal protections for women, especially minorities and immigrants.
May 21, 2012 / Blog / Melissa Harris-Perry
The Continuous Evolution of Marriage The Continuous Evolution of Marriage
Is traditional marriage really as “traditional” as opponents of gay marriage like to say it is?
May 14, 2012 / Blog / Melissa Harris-Perry
For Firing a Warning Shot, Florida Mother Faces Twenty Years in Prison For Firing a Warning Shot, Florida Mother Faces Twenty Years in Prison
Where was Florida's Stand Your Ground law for this victim of domestic violence?
May 7, 2012 / Blog / Melissa Harris-Perry
It Takes a Village Inn It Takes a Village Inn
A diverse democracy requires us to be able to live near one another, to come together in public space and to engage across differences.
Apr 25, 2012 / Column / Melissa Harris-Perry
Obama and Romney’s Battle for the Latino Vote Obama and Romney’s Battle for the Latino Vote
That Latinos play a key role in the upcoming election is quite clear. How they'll vote is anything but certain.
Apr 23, 2012 / Blog / Melissa Harris-Perry
When Will the Obama Administration Take a Stand on LGBT Issues? When Will the Obama Administration Take a Stand on LGBT Issues?
Despite Obama's campaign pledge, fighting LGBT discrimination is not a strong point for the White House.
Apr 16, 2012 / Blog / Melissa Harris-Perry
Who Played Wisconsin Better: Romney or Santorum? Who Played Wisconsin Better: Romney or Santorum?
GOP tactics in the country's most serious political battleground.
Apr 2, 2012 / Blog / Melissa Harris-Perry
Trayvon Martin: What It’s Like to Be a Problem Trayvon Martin: What It’s Like to Be a Problem
Despite the end of Jim Crow, it is once again socially, politically and legally acceptable to presume the guilt of nonwhite bodies.
Mar 28, 2012 / Column / Melissa Harris-Perry