We Need Police Out of Our Schools—Now We Need Police Out of Our Schools—Now
An interview with Minneapolis student leader Nathanial Genene about the uprising, removing police from public schools, and the need to rethink what school looks like.
Jun 23, 2020 / Q&A / Jesse Hagopian
The US Military Also Has a Racism Problem The US Military Also Has a Racism Problem
Whether at home or abroad, America’s armed institutions have been reinforcing systemic racism since their inception.
Jun 23, 2020 / Andrea Mazzarino
Officer, Why the Riot Gear? Officer, Why the Riot Gear?
Racism and brutality are entrenched into our nation's police departments.
Jun 23, 2020 / Tom Tomorrow
Charles Booker Is Determined to Fight Voter Suppression in Kentucky Charles Booker Is Determined to Fight Voter Suppression in Kentucky
Polling places are cut from 3,700 to 200, sparking fears of long lines. But the insurgent candidate says his campaign is ready.
Jun 22, 2020 / John Nichols
A Tale of Two Speeches A Tale of Two Speeches
The Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II and President Trump offered two opposing worldviews on Saturday—one of unity and love, one of hate and division.
Jun 22, 2020 / Robert L. Borosage
As Bill Barr Flails, Trump Is Losing His Roy Cohn As Bill Barr Flails, Trump Is Losing His Roy Cohn
This time, Barr might have gone too far.
Jun 22, 2020 / Joan Walsh
Bubba Wallace, NASCAR’s Only Black Driver, Is Threatened With a Noose Bubba Wallace, NASCAR’s Only Black Driver, Is Threatened With a Noose
This is not a prank and it’s not a game. NASCAR needs to be prepared to defend Wallace from violence.
Jun 22, 2020 / Dave Zirin
The World Is Finally Catching Up to Spike Lee The World Is Finally Catching Up to Spike Lee
From Do the Right Thing to Da 5 Bloods, no American filmmaker speaks more urgently to our times.
Jun 22, 2020 / Jeet Heer
Go Ahead and Destroy That Racist Statue (and Then the System Too) Go Ahead and Destroy That Racist Statue (and Then the System Too)
While politicians are painting murals in lieu of undertaking real change, protesters are making history by pulling down symbols of white supremacy.
Jun 22, 2020 / Jillian Steinhauer