Gary Younge

Columnist

@GaryYounge

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.

Paris Attacks Will Bolster the Right-Wing Front National

Paris Attacks Will Bolster the Right-Wing Front National Paris Attacks Will Bolster the Right-Wing Front National

The sad irony of terrorism is that it sparks a backlash against the very groups it seeks to champion.

Jan 14, 2015 / Column / Gary Younge

About ‘Black-on-Black Crime’

About ‘Black-on-Black Crime’ About ‘Black-on-Black Crime’

No, we should not stop talking about police shootings.

Dec 9, 2014 / Column / Gary Younge

How Racism Stole Black Childhood

How Racism Stole Black Childhood How Racism Stole Black Childhood

People who are black and poor aren’t allowed to be young and irresponsible.

Oct 29, 2014 / Column / Gary Younge

Run, Karen, Run!

Run, Karen, Run! Run, Karen, Run!

Chicago Teachers Union leader Karen Lewis is eyeing Mayor Emanuel’s job.

Oct 1, 2014 / Column / Gary Younge

The Truth About Race In America: It’s Getting Worse, Not Better

The Truth About Race In America: It’s Getting Worse, Not Better The Truth About Race In America: It’s Getting Worse, Not Better

Schools are resegregating, it’s getting harder to vote, too many are incarcerated—America is becoming more separate and less equal.

May 21, 2014 / Column / Gary Younge

Letters Letters

You say you want a revolution… working for kids—all kids…

May 20, 2014 / Our Readers and Gary Younge

The Unbearable Whiteness of the American Left

The Unbearable Whiteness of the American Left The Unbearable Whiteness of the American Left

From education to gun control, progressive movements need to do a better job empowering the people whose interests they claim to serve.

Apr 23, 2014 / Column / Gary Younge

Freelance Stop-and-Shoot

Freelance Stop-and-Shoot Freelance Stop-and-Shoot

The murder of Jordan Davis—like that of Renisha McBride, Trayvon Martin and so many others—reflects a racist culture in which the black body is considered fair game.

Feb 19, 2014 / Column / Gary Younge

South Africa Looks Back

South Africa Looks Back South Africa Looks Back

The people celebrate the man and the revolutionary, while venting frustration with the path his party has taken.

Dec 18, 2013 / Column / Gary Younge

The Myth of the Child-Stealing Roma

The Myth of the Child-Stealing Roma The Myth of the Child-Stealing Roma

Europe’s panic is about race and class, not child abduction.

Nov 13, 2013 / Column / Gary Younge

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