Gary Younge

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Gary Younge, a member of The Nation’s editorial board, is a professor of sociology at the University of Manchester and a Type Media Fellow.

A Woman Against the System A Woman Against the System

Extinguishing race as a meaningful category demands we get rid of the racism that gives it meaning.

Dec 17, 2008 / Column / Gary Younge

Obama’s Virginia Territory Obama’s Virginia Territory

So far in the once-red state of Virginia, things are going Obama's way.

Oct 16, 2008 / Column / Gary Younge

Sarah Palin’s Shotgun Politics Sarah Palin’s Shotgun Politics

The vile politics of the party of abstinence stepped up to suffocate Bristol Palin in its embrace.

Sep 4, 2008 / Column / Gary Younge

Indiscreet Conversations Indiscreet Conversations

Jesse Jackson's gaffe demonstrates that the days of being able to think out loud are over.

Jul 16, 2008 / Column / Gary Younge

Obama and the Power of Symbols Obama and the Power of Symbols

Does Obama's candidacy represent a progressive paradigm shift--or is he just another mainstream Democrat?

Jun 12, 2008 / Column / Gary Younge

Bitter Fruit in Pennsylvania Bitter Fruit in Pennsylvania

If Obama's remarks on poor white voters were gauche, the responses they elicited have been galling.

Apr 17, 2008 / Column / Gary Younge

Obama, Ferraro, Wright: ‘Postracial’ Meets Racism Obama, Ferraro, Wright: ‘Postracial’ Meets Racism

Wouldn't a real feminist also oppose racism?

Mar 20, 2008 / Column / Gary Younge

Feudal Democracy Feudal Democracy

If democracy does not prevail in August, the Democrats will not prevail in November.

Feb 21, 2008 / Column / Gary Younge

Some Things Even Obama Can’t Transcend Some Things Even Obama Can’t Transcend

Before we can talk sensibly about transcending difference, we must first transform the conditions that give these differences meaning.

Jan 24, 2008 / Column / Gary Younge

From the Archive: In Europe, Where’s the Hate? From the Archive: In Europe, Where’s the Hate?

The main threat to democracy isn't “Islamofacism” but plain old fascism, with mostly white Europeans terrorizing minorities in the name of racial, cultural or religious...

Dec 20, 2007 / Column / Gary Younge

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