Why I’m Afraid for My Son With Autism and His Black Caregivers Why I’m Afraid for My Son With Autism and His Black Caregivers
It’s clear to me that Charles Kinsey was concerned about keeping his patient safe. Why did the police see something so different?
Jul 21, 2016 / Marie Myung-Ok Lee
Protesters in Cleveland Bring the Wall to Donald Trump Protesters in Cleveland Bring the Wall to Donald Trump
“He’s been calling for a wall…and we’re bringing it.”
Jul 21, 2016 / Julianne Hing
Want to Make America Safe? Here Are 5 Ways to Do That. Want to Make America Safe? Here Are 5 Ways to Do That.
Some advice from communities that really are facing violent crime.
Jul 21, 2016 / Spencer Overton and Kami Chavis
The Coming War on ‘Black Nationalists’ The Coming War on ‘Black Nationalists’
A caricature of black radicalism is becoming the pretext for aggressive policing of racial-justice activism. We’ve been here before.
Jul 20, 2016 / Yohuru Williams
Nearly Half of All Women in Jail Are Disabled Nearly Half of All Women in Jail Are Disabled
The disproportionate impact of the criminal-justice system on Americans with disabilities.
Jul 19, 2016 / Rebecca Vallas
Giuliani’s Convention Speech Got Everything Wrong About Policing Giuliani’s Convention Speech Got Everything Wrong About Policing
The former mayor believes that basic accountability for the police will unleash the forces of chaos and bring down Western civilization.
Jul 19, 2016 / Alex S. Vitale
The Dangerous Militarization of the Cleveland Police Department The Dangerous Militarization of the Cleveland Police Department
Over $20 million in new equipment has arrived in the city, adding to the risk of escalated violence in the midst of a nationwide strain on police-community relations.
Jul 18, 2016 / George Zornick
We Still Need a Future to Believe In We Still Need a Future to Believe In
A forum on how to build the political revolution with Naomi Klein, Alicia Garza, Michael Moore, Frances Fox Piven, Robert Reich, Kshama Sawant, Josh Fox, and more.
Jul 18, 2016 / Feature / Various Contributors
My Journey From Louisiana to Havana, and Back Again My Journey From Louisiana to Havana, and Back Again
Afro-Cubans are clad in American flags that represent, for them, a chance at upward mobility, while at home black Americans are murdered under this same flag.
Jul 15, 2016 / Kristina Kay Robinson
The Media Are Totally Wrong About the Role of Athletes in Black Lives Matter The Media Are Totally Wrong About the Role of Athletes in Black Lives Matter
Walking in the tradition of Muhammad Ali means taking a side, not building a bridge or riding the fence.
Jul 14, 2016 / Dave Zirin