Do Black Lives Matter in Iowa? Do Black Lives Matter in Iowa?
The state’s population is 90 percent white. Its three branches of government are controlled by Republicans. If change can happen here, it can happen anywhere.
Jun 22, 2020 / Dave Leshtz
The US Needs to Be Treated Like the Racist Pariah State It Is The US Needs to Be Treated Like the Racist Pariah State It Is
Will the international community finally rise in solidarity with black people against the white American regime of oppression and violence?
Jun 18, 2020 / Elie Mystal
NBA Players Face the Question: To Boycott or Not to Boycott NBA Players Face the Question: To Boycott or Not to Boycott
A debate heats up among NBA players over whether to return to the court amid nationwide protests against racist violence.
Jun 16, 2020 / Dave Zirin
Tom Cotton Is Not a Free Speech Martyr Tom Cotton Is Not a Free Speech Martyr
Addicted to the culture-war story line, pundits keep whitewashing a dangerous call to unleash the military on American citizens.
Jun 15, 2020 / Jeet Heer
Burning Down the 3rd Police Precinct Changed Everything Burning Down the 3rd Police Precinct Changed Everything
By seizing the cops’ home base, rioters showed that law enforcement is not above the forces of history.
Jun 12, 2020 / Vicky Osterweil
Why NASCAR’s New Ban on the Confederate Flag Is Such a Big Deal Why NASCAR’s New Ban on the Confederate Flag Is Such a Big Deal
In a remarkable sign of the times, NASCAR has banned its most recognizable brand.
Jun 11, 2020 / Dave Zirin
In Defense of Destroying Property In Defense of Destroying Property
We cannot conflate the destruction of plateglass with the violence that is being protested.
Jun 10, 2020 / R.H. Lossin
The Bravery of Marching for Black Lives in the Middle of a Pandemic The Bravery of Marching for Black Lives in the Middle of a Pandemic
While masked protesters struggle to keep both cops and Covid-19 at bay, a cadre of white pundits are busy sniping about the “hypocrisy” of protesters who don’t socially distance.
Jun 10, 2020 / no-paywall / Elie Mystal
Trump Wants to ‘Dominate’ but Can’t Take the Backlash Trump Wants to ‘Dominate’ but Can’t Take the Backlash
His threat to call in the military just made the ongoing protests look even more like a stand for democracy.
Jun 9, 2020 / Signal:Noise / Sasha Abramsky
One Week in Trump’s America One Week in Trump’s America
As protests erupt across the country, the president hides behind a big, beautiful wall.
Jun 9, 2020 / Tom Tomorrow