Racism and Discrimination

The Oscars Fails Its Own Vision Test

The Oscars Fails Its Own Vision Test The Oscars Fails Its Own Vision Test

Aside from being a celebration of xenophobia and misogyny, the Oscars also failed to pay tribute to Lupe Ontiveros and Russell Means.

Feb 25, 2013 / Blog / Aura Bogado

Racism, Torture and Impunity in Chicago

Racism, Torture and Impunity in Chicago Racism, Torture and Impunity in Chicago

Mayor Rahm Emanuel is continuing the city’s tradition of refusing to apologize for the torture of scores of black men under police commander Jon Burge.

Feb 20, 2013 / Editorial / Flint Taylor

White People Have to Give Up Racism

White People Have to Give Up Racism White People Have to Give Up Racism

It's the only real solution to deaths like those of Trayvon Martin and Rodgrio Diaz. 

Feb 14, 2013 / Blog / Mychal Denzel Smith

Why Ending ‘Stand Your Ground’ Isn’t Enough to Prevent Another Trayvon Martin

Why Ending ‘Stand Your Ground’ Isn’t Enough to Prevent Another Trayvon Martin Why Ending ‘Stand Your Ground’ Isn’t Enough to Prevent Another Trayvon Martin

There's nothing natural about black boys dying at age 17. We have to stop acting as if there is. 

Feb 6, 2013 / Blog / Mychal Denzel Smith

Voter Registration Has an Ugly History, and Some Want to Revive It

Voter Registration Has an Ugly History, and Some Want to Revive It Voter Registration Has an Ugly History, and Some Want to Revive It

Right-wing machinations around voting haven’t stopped just because the election’s over. Now up: rebuilding the walls around registration.

Feb 4, 2013 / Voting Rights Watch / Voting Rights Watch and Brentin Mock

On the Routine Criminalization of America’s Black and Brown Youth

On the Routine Criminalization of America’s Black and Brown Youth On the Routine Criminalization of America’s Black and Brown Youth

We create images of monsters and then wonder why people go out slaying them.

Jan 31, 2013 / Blog / Mychal Denzel Smith

Seattle’s Unique Approach to Combating Racism

Seattle’s Unique Approach to Combating Racism Seattle’s Unique Approach to Combating Racism

Glenn Harris discusses the goals and tactics of Seattle's unique "Race and Social Justice Initiative."

Jan 28, 2013 / Video / Laura Flanders

From Arizona to Montana, Native Voters Struggle for Democracy

From Arizona to Montana, Native Voters Struggle for Democracy From Arizona to Montana, Native Voters Struggle for Democracy

Natives have proven crucial to Democrats’ success across the West, but their struggle for democracy remains one of the least acknowledged, ugly realities of every election.

Jan 28, 2013 / Voting Rights Watch / Voting Rights Watch and Aura Bogado

From a Dream to Racial Justice: Seattle’s Racial Justice Initiative [VIDEO]

From a Dream to Racial Justice: Seattle’s Racial Justice Initiative [VIDEO] From a Dream to Racial Justice: Seattle’s Racial Justice Initiative [VIDEO]

Seattle’s one-of-a-kind city program holds all public officials accountable for racial equity.

Jan 28, 2013 / Blog / Laura Flanders

The Movement Dr. Parker Made: Father of Media Reform Turns 100

The Movement Dr. Parker Made: Father of Media Reform Turns 100 The Movement Dr. Parker Made: Father of Media Reform Turns 100

At the behest of Reverend King, he challenged broadcast media to cover civil rights honestly, and in so doing forged a movement to make real the promise of a free press. ...

Jan 17, 2013 / Blog / John Nichols

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