Racism and Discrimination

Portland Dusk

Why Can’t One of America’s Most ‘Progressive’ Cities Reform Its Police Force? Why Can’t One of America’s Most ‘Progressive’ Cities Reform Its Police Force?

Although the Department of Justice and the police bureau in Portland, Oregon, reached a “groundbreaking” settlement last year, residents say racial discrimination is a problem.

Mar 16, 2015 / Blog / Zoë Carpenter

The University of Wisconsin’s Point Guard Says Change the Mascot

The University of Wisconsin’s Point Guard Says Change the Mascot The University of Wisconsin’s Point Guard Says Change the Mascot

Bronson Koenig is using his newfound national platform to speak out against mistreatment of Native Americans.

Mar 16, 2015 / Brian Ward

DOJ Report Confirms Racism Is Alive and Well in Ferguson. Now What?

DOJ Report Confirms Racism Is Alive and Well in Ferguson. Now What? DOJ Report Confirms Racism Is Alive and Well in Ferguson. Now What?

We need decriminalization, not just data.

Mar 6, 2015 / Blog / Mychal Denzel Smith

It’s Not Just Ferguson

It’s Not Just Ferguson It’s Not Just Ferguson

Cities nationwide are criminalizing black people to pay the bills.

Mar 5, 2015 / Raven Rakia

50 Years After Bloody Sunday, Voting Rights Are Under Attack

50 Years After Bloody Sunday, Voting Rights Are Under Attack 50 Years After Bloody Sunday, Voting Rights Are Under Attack

The right to vote is under the greatest threat since the passage of the Voting Rights Act.

Mar 5, 2015 / Blog / Ari Berman

Meet the Politicians Trying to Bury America’s Past

Meet the Politicians Trying to Bury America’s Past Meet the Politicians Trying to Bury America’s Past

Our short historical memory is no accident.

Mar 4, 2015 / Column / Patricia J. Williams

Race and Civil Rights in ‘The Nation’: Part V, From the LA Riots to the Release of ‘Selma’

Race and Civil Rights in ‘The Nation’: Part V, From the LA Riots to the Release of ‘Selma’ Race and Civil Rights in ‘The Nation’: Part V, From the LA Riots to the Release of ‘Selma’

A multimedia timeline presenting the history of the struggle for racial justice, from 1991 to 2015.

Mar 3, 2015 / Timeline / The Nation

Race and Civil Rights in ‘The Nation’: Part IV, From the Ban on Segregation in Housing to Freedom for Nelson Mandela

Race and Civil Rights in ‘The Nation’: Part IV, From the Ban on Segregation in Housing to Freedom for Nelson Mandela Race and Civil Rights in ‘The Nation’: Part IV, From the Ban on Segregation in Housing to Freedom for Nelson Mandela

A multimedia timeline presenting the history of the struggle for racial justice, from 1968 to 1990.

Feb 27, 2015 / Timeline / The Nation

Fifty Years After Bloody Sunday in Selma, Everything and Nothing Has Changed

Fifty Years After Bloody Sunday in Selma, Everything and Nothing Has Changed Fifty Years After Bloody Sunday in Selma, Everything and Nothing Has Changed

Racism, segregation and inequality persist in this civil-rights battleground.

Feb 25, 2015 / Feature / Ari Berman

Race and Civil Rights in ‘The Nation’: Part III

Race and Civil Rights in ‘The Nation’: Part III Race and Civil Rights in ‘The Nation’: Part III

A multimedia timeline presenting the history of the struggle for racial justice, from 1957 to 1968.

Feb 24, 2015 / Timeline / The Nation

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