Racism and Discrimination

Las Vegas police Undersheriff Kevin McMahill watches body camera footage during a press conference

The Las Vegas Police Union Goes in the Gutter to Attack Michael Bennett The Las Vegas Police Union Goes in the Gutter to Attack Michael Bennett

The Las Vegas Police Protective Association’s letter to Roger Goodell is repugnant, dangerous, and irresponsible.

Sep 8, 2017 / Dave Zirin

Defend DACA Protesters

With DACA Gone, Black Immigrants Find Themselves in the Crosshairs With DACA Gone, Black Immigrants Find Themselves in the Crosshairs

Black undocumented immigrants are detained and deported at disproportionate rates. So black DACA recipients are particularly fearful.

Sep 7, 2017 / Collier Meyerson

Soros posters

Soros Slander Reveals Anti-Semitism at the Heart of the Far Right Soros Slander Reveals Anti-Semitism at the Heart of the Far Right

Dinesh D’Souza’s book smearing George Soros is factually false, morally reprehensible, and nothing new.

Sep 7, 2017 / Column / Eric Alterman

The Department of Justice Is Overseeing the Resegregation of American Schools

The Department of Justice Is Overseeing the Resegregation of American Schools The Department of Justice Is Overseeing the Resegregation of American Schools

A major investigation reveals that white parents are leading a secession movement with dire consequences for black children.

Sep 6, 2017 / Feature / Emmanuel Felton

Michael Bennett sits during the national anthem.

Stand With Michael Bennett, Even if It’s Uncomfortable Stand With Michael Bennett, Even if It’s Uncomfortable

The Seattle Seahawks Pro Bowler and anthem protester needs to know that he does not stand alone.

Sep 6, 2017 / Dave Zirin

DACA protest

Don’t Be Confused: Donald Trump Just Ended DACA Don’t Be Confused: Donald Trump Just Ended DACA

This was not merely a delay, it was not a compromise, and it is not compassionate.

Sep 5, 2017 / Julianne Hing

We Need Everyone to Act Now to Fight for DACA

We Need Everyone to Act Now to Fight for DACA We Need Everyone to Act Now to Fight for DACA

Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced this morning that President Trump is planning to end the program with a delay of six months.

Sep 5, 2017 / no-paywall / NationAction

Durham confederate statue

These Southern Cities Are at the Heart of the Struggle Against White Supremacy These Southern Cities Are at the Heart of the Struggle Against White Supremacy

Dispatches from the urban resistance, from Durham to Birmingham.

Aug 31, 2017 / Cities Rising / Jimmy Tobias

Juvenile prisons

Our Criminal Courts Are Failing Juvenile Defendants Our Criminal Courts Are Failing Juvenile Defendants

Young people are too often viewed as social liabilities rather than individuals with a future.

Aug 31, 2017 / Michelle Chen

An elderly woman in a wheelchair is rescued from the flood waters of tropical storm Harvey in east Houston, Texas, U.S., August 28, 2017.

Support People With Disabilities Facing Harvey Support People With Disabilities Facing Harvey

You can also take action to defend DACA and join a march to confront white supremacy.

Aug 29, 2017 / no-paywall / NationAction

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