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How the Trump Administration Is Normalizing Immigrant Internment Camps How the Trump Administration Is Normalizing Immigrant Internment Camps
If the Muslim ban is any guide, an idea that was once considered insane will soon become acceptable.
Jul 20, 2018 / Between the Lines / Laila Lalami
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Who Owns Public Space? Who Owns Public Space?
Racists who threaten and police people of color are finally getting called out.
May 24, 2018 / Between the Lines / Laila Lalami
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How ICE Puts a Generation at Risk How ICE Puts a Generation at Risk
Young people are left to grapple with the consequences of every raid—sometimes for years.
Apr 19, 2018 / Between the Lines / Laila Lalami
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Under Trump, ICE Has Become a Vast, Cruel Bureaucracy Under Trump, ICE Has Become a Vast, Cruel Bureaucracy
Children seeking asylum are being separated from their parents for no good reason.
Mar 22, 2018 / Between the Lines / Laila Lalami
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What We Talk About When We Talk About Immigration What We Talk About When We Talk About Immigration
Donald Trump is changing the terms of the debate. How should progressives respond?
Feb 15, 2018 / Between the Lines / Laila Lalami
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The Reality-Show President, Season One The Reality-Show President, Season One
Featuring meltdowns, tantrums, betrayals and racism. What happens next?
Jan 15, 2018 / Between the Lines / Laila Lalami
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We Can’t End Sexual Harassment if We Make It a Partisan Issue We Can’t End Sexual Harassment if We Make It a Partisan Issue
Sexual harassment is not limited to any party, race, or religion.
Nov 15, 2017 / Between the Lines / Laila Lalami
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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
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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
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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