Laila Lalami

Columnist

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Laila Lalami is the author of Conditional Citizens: On Belonging in America. She is a professor of creative writing at the University of California, Riverside.

Las Vegas Shooting Vigil

The Color of Terrorism and the Whiteness of the Lone Wolf The Color of Terrorism and the Whiteness of the Lone Wolf

We’ll do everything to prevent terrorist attacks, but are seemingly powerless against white male shooters.

Oct 11, 2017 / Column / Laila Lalami

Harvey Damage TX Flag

Natural Disasters Call for Good Governance, Not Charity Natural Disasters Call for Good Governance, Not Charity

Trump promised to donate $1 million to Harvey relief efforts—while dismantling the government we all rely on.

Sep 6, 2017 / Column / Laila Lalami

Immigration Protest

Trump Has Declared a Culture War—This Is How to Fight Back Trump Has Declared a Culture War—This Is How to Fight Back

Democrats must not compromise on fundamental principles.

Aug 10, 2017 / Column / Laila Lalami

The Senate Health-Care Bill Is Morally Indefensible

The Senate Health-Care Bill Is Morally Indefensible The Senate Health-Care Bill Is Morally Indefensible

The bill makes an equivalence between affording care and deserving care.

Jun 27, 2017 / Laila Lalami

Greg Gianforte

Donald Trump Is Enabling Attacks on Journalists Donald Trump Is Enabling Attacks on Journalists

Republicans who demonize the press as the enemy are encouraging violence against reporters.

May 31, 2017 / Column / Laila Lalami

Big Bird on bench

Americans Everywhere Benefit From the NEA and NEH Americans Everywhere Benefit From the NEA and NEH

And that includes coal miners who voted for Trump.

Mar 30, 2017 / Column / Laila Lalami

Immigration Raid

Donald Trump Is Making America White Again Donald Trump Is Making America White Again

His executive orders target minorities, and his rhetoric has licensed hate crimes.

Mar 2, 2017 / Column / Laila Lalami

Don’t Give In to Donald Trump’s Shock-and-Awe Campaign—Stand Up and Speak Out

Don’t Give In to Donald Trump’s Shock-and-Awe Campaign—Stand Up and Speak Out Don’t Give In to Donald Trump’s Shock-and-Awe Campaign—Stand Up and Speak Out

Your silence will not protect you.

Jan 29, 2017 / Column / Laila Lalami

Guantanamo Bay protest

What Happened to the Change We Once Believed In What Happened to the Change We Once Believed In

After two terms, Obama leaves behind a legacy of promises kept—and broken.

Dec 15, 2016 / Column / Laila Lalami

Second debate

The Trump Voter You Know The Trump Voter You Know

It will be hard, but we’re going to have to find a way to talk with them.

Nov 11, 2016 / Column / Laila Lalami

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