Racism and Discrimination

Donald Trump shouting at 11-year-old boy

Trump’s War on Children Trump’s War on Children

White House policies form an unprecedented assault on kids—but, of course, not the white kids.

Jul 20, 2018 / Editorial / Aziz Huq

Can Charles Mills Save Liberal Philosophy From Itself?

Can Charles Mills Save Liberal Philosophy From Itself? Can Charles Mills Save Liberal Philosophy From Itself?

In his new book, the philosopher argues that political theory has obscured the history of racism in liberal societies.

Jul 18, 2018 / Books & the Arts / Christopher Lebron

Colin Kaepernick, Eric Reid and Eli Harold

Donald Trump’s War on Black Athletes Donald Trump’s War on Black Athletes

Could it trigger a long-awaited “Jock Spring”?

Jul 12, 2018 / Robert Lipsyte

RAICES Bond Check

What Can $20 Million Buy? Activists Attempt to Post Bond for 2,500 Parents in Immigration Detention What Can $20 Million Buy? Activists Attempt to Post Bond for 2,500 Parents in Immigration Detention

Detained mothers often have to pay the government $10,000 before being allowed to reunite with their children.

Jul 11, 2018 / Julianne Hing

Abolish Ice Protest

What Does It Mean to Abolish ICE? What Does It Mean to Abolish ICE?

Activists and politicians want a total overhaul of immigration enforcement—but do we have a real plan?

Jul 11, 2018 / Julianne Hing

Children Detention Center

How Will History Judge Donald Trump’s ‘Human Zoos’? How Will History Judge Donald Trump’s ‘Human Zoos’?

If the past is any indication: not well.

Jul 10, 2018 / Ariel Dorfman

Protest Against Islamophobia in France

What a Foiled Plot to Execute Muslims Reveals About Islamophobia in France What a Foiled Plot to Execute Muslims Reveals About Islamophobia in France

The planned attack faded from the news, but media narratives of Islam’s incompatibility with the Republic remain.

Jul 10, 2018 / Karina Piser

White House Deputy Chief of Staff for Communications Bill Shine

Trump’s Hiring of Fox’s Bill Shine Illustrates Our Debased Politics Trump’s Hiring of Fox’s Bill Shine Illustrates Our Debased Politics

It’s just another chance to ask, “Are we living an actual nightmare?”

Jul 10, 2018 / The Liberal Media / Eric Alterman

BLM Sacramento

We Should Embrace the Ambiguity of the 14th Amendment We Should Embrace the Ambiguity of the 14th Amendment

A hundred and fifty years after its ratification, some of its promises remain unfulfilled—but one day it may still be interpreted anew.

Jul 9, 2018 / Eric Foner

How Tipping Shortchanges Workers

How Tipping Shortchanges Workers How Tipping Shortchanges Workers

In most US states, tipped employees are guaranteed only a small fraction of the federal minimum wage.

Jul 6, 2018 / Editorial / Bryce Covert

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