Racism and Discrimination

A Message From an Inner-City Black

A Message From an Inner-City Black A Message From an Inner-City Black

Debunking Donald Trump’s fantasy.

Oct 21, 2016 / Video / Khalid Rahmaan

From Black Lives Matter to the Fight for $15: Why Americans Are in Revolt

From Black Lives Matter to the Fight for $15: Why Americans Are in Revolt From Black Lives Matter to the Fight for $15: Why Americans Are in Revolt

Journalist Sarah Jaffe celebrates the social movements that are rocking the country.

Oct 21, 2016 / Editorial / Astra Taylor

Richard Emery

The Agency Designed to Protect Civilians From the Police Actually Protects Police From Civilians The Agency Designed to Protect Civilians From the Police Actually Protects Police From Civilians

The CCRB, it seems, was an agency doomed to uselessness from the start.

Oct 20, 2016 / Hélène Barthélemy

Jesse Hagopian Teachers BLM

Sports and Laying Siege to Racism in Seattle Sports and Laying Siege to Racism in Seattle

More than a thousand Seattle teachers are wearing Black Lives Matter shirts on Wednesday, in an action connected to the fight against racism and the power of sports.

Oct 19, 2016 / Dave Zirin

Decolonize ANHM Protest

Some of the Exhibits at the Museum of Natural History Are… Not… Good… Some of the Exhibits at the Museum of Natural History Are… Not… Good…

The artist collective Decolonize This Place is taking their anti-imperialist message to cultural institutions across the world.

Oct 19, 2016 / Michelle Chen

Trump Clinton Debate

What if the Next Presidential Debate Actually Covered Critical Issues? What if the Next Presidential Debate Actually Covered Critical Issues?

We need a debate worthy of the challenges we face as a nation.

Oct 18, 2016 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Bills Fans for Black Lives

‘The Woke Tailgate’: The Brave of Buffalo Kneel in Solidarity With Colin Kaepernick ‘The Woke Tailgate’: The Brave of Buffalo Kneel in Solidarity With Colin Kaepernick

Colin Kaepernick was slandered and threatened at his first start in Buffalo. But he stood his ground and continued his protest. He also wasn’t alone. 

Oct 17, 2016 / Dave Zirin

Democracy Spring Protesters

It’s Time for the Left to Claim a Few Victories It’s Time for the Left to Claim a Few Victories

The country is shunning Trump, Hillary Clinton said “systemic racism,” and the Paris climate agreement goes into effect in three weeks.

Oct 17, 2016 / Rebecca Gordon

Clinton in California

Clinton’s New Anti-Poverty Proposal Is Great, but There’s a Catch Clinton’s New Anti-Poverty Proposal Is Great, but There’s a Catch

Poor families stand to gain a lot—if they earn formal wages.

Oct 14, 2016 / Monica Potts

Why It Took Republican Leaders 16 Months to Denounce Trump

Why It Took Republican Leaders 16 Months to Denounce Trump Why It Took Republican Leaders 16 Months to Denounce Trump

When it comes to minorities, immigrants, and women—the party still has a major empathy gap.

Oct 12, 2016 / Between the Lines / Laila Lalami

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