Race and Ethnicity

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Letters From the October 28-November 4, 2019, Issue Letters From the October 28-November 4, 2019, Issue

Shades of whitewashing…

Oct 15, 2019 / Our Readers and Robin D.G. Kelley

Why Ilhan Omar Is the Optimist in the Room

Why Ilhan Omar Is the Optimist in the Room Why Ilhan Omar Is the Optimist in the Room

The Minnesota representative is bringing an organizer’s mind-set to Congress.

Oct 15, 2019 / Feature / David M. Perry

Google Is Coming for Your Face

Google Is Coming for Your Face Google Is Coming for Your Face

Personal data is routinely harvested from the most vulnerable populations, without transparency, regulation, or principles—and this should concern us all.

Oct 14, 2019 / Malka Older

Trump’s Assault on Refugees Is Even Worse Than It Looks

Trump’s Assault on Refugees Is Even Worse Than It Looks Trump’s Assault on Refugees Is Even Worse Than It Looks

The US was once a leader on refugee policy—then Trump came to power.

Oct 14, 2019 / Michelle Chen

Washington’s Struggling Medical Residents Need a Raise

Washington’s Struggling Medical Residents Need a Raise Washington’s Struggling Medical Residents Need a Raise

How bullying, depression, debt, and 90-hour weeks pushed members of the University of Washington Housestaff Association to walk out of the job. 

Oct 9, 2019 / Jennifer Bernstein

For Chinese American Conservatives, Race Is a Weapon

For Chinese American Conservatives, Race Is a Weapon For Chinese American Conservatives, Race Is a Weapon

The Harvard affirmative action case was just the latest fight for groups who think racism against Asians is the only racism that matters.

Oct 8, 2019 / Claire Jean Kim

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Letters From the October 21, 2019, Issue Letters From the October 21, 2019, Issue

Look again… Blame Merle!… The last dance?…

Oct 8, 2019 / Our Readers

How to Be a Radical Mayor

How to Be a Radical Mayor How to Be a Radical Mayor

Chokwe Antar Lumumba, the mayor of Jackson, Mississippi, explains why the presidency is like the plantation.

Oct 7, 2019 / Q&A / John Nichols

SCOTUS Is Back in Session and Cruelty Is on the Docket

SCOTUS Is Back in Session and Cruelty Is on the Docket SCOTUS Is Back in Session and Cruelty Is on the Docket

As the term begins, the conservatives are sharpening their knives—and LGBTQ rights, abortion, and gun control are all on the chopping block.

Oct 7, 2019 / Feature / Elie Mystal

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Trump May Be Driving the Economy Into Recession Trump May Be Driving the Economy Into Recession

His reckless trade war is having a calamitous global impact—and he’s continuing his assault on the courts and the environment.

Oct 4, 2019 / Sasha Abramsky

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