Melissa Harris-Perry

Contributing Editor

MHarrisPerry

Melissa Harris-Perry is the Maya Angelou Presidential Chair and Professor in the Department of Politics and International Affairs and the Department of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies at Wake Forest University. She is also the co-host of The Nation’s System Check podcast.

Michelle Goldberg: Marriage Does Not Alleviate Poverty

Michelle Goldberg: Marriage Does Not Alleviate Poverty Michelle Goldberg: Marriage Does Not Alleviate Poverty

Appearing on MSNBC's Melissa Harris-Perry show, Goldberg argues against the GOP's claims that marriage is the best tool to eliminate poverty.

Jan 27, 2014 / Melissa Harris-Perry

The Struggle for Voting Rights Continues

The Struggle for Voting Rights Continues The Struggle for Voting Rights Continues

In the wake of the Supreme Court's devastating decision, citizens need to litigate, vote and pass a constitutional amendment.

Jun 25, 2013 / Melissa Harris-Perry

What Difference Will Same-Sex Marriage Make?

What Difference Will Same-Sex Marriage Make? What Difference Will Same-Sex Marriage Make?

Sooner or later, marriage equality will win. What happens to marriage then?

Mar 27, 2013 / Column / Melissa Harris-Perry

Is Federal Education Policy Racially Discriminatory?

Is Federal Education Policy Racially Discriminatory? Is Federal Education Policy Racially Discriminatory?

Who ends up being most affected by urban schools closings?

Jan 28, 2013 / Melissa Harris-Perry

From Seneca Falls to Selma to Stonewall

From Seneca Falls to Selma to Stonewall From Seneca Falls to Selma to Stonewall

President Obama’s symbolic recognition of minorities isn’t a substitute for policy, but it does matter.

Jan 23, 2013 / Column / Melissa Harris-Perry

Melissa Harris-Perry: Who Is to Blame for Haiti’s Ongoing Crisis?

Melissa Harris-Perry: Who Is to Blame for Haiti’s Ongoing Crisis? Melissa Harris-Perry: Who Is to Blame for Haiti’s Ongoing Crisis?

NGOs and foreign governments are preventing Haitians from repairing their broken country.

Jan 14, 2013 / Melissa Harris-Perry

What a Real ‘War on Poverty’ Looks Like

What a Real ‘War on Poverty’ Looks Like What a Real ‘War on Poverty’ Looks Like

The war on poverty is too often a war on the poor themselves.

Jan 8, 2013 / Melissa Harris-Perry

After Newtown, Beware Fear-Driven Policymaking

After Newtown, Beware Fear-Driven Policymaking After Newtown, Beware Fear-Driven Policymaking

In crafting laws after the horrifying killings in Connecticut, it’s crucial that we recognize our own collective trauma before we rush to act.

Dec 19, 2012 / Column / Melissa Harris-Perry

Low-Income Americans Are Facing the Real Cliff

Low-Income Americans Are Facing the Real Cliff Low-Income Americans Are Facing the Real Cliff

If Congress can't reach a deal by New Year's, 2.1 million people will be kicked off unemployment benefits.

Dec 11, 2012 / Melissa Harris-Perry

Walmart Paved the Way for Poverty Wages

Walmart Paved the Way for Poverty Wages Walmart Paved the Way for Poverty Wages

Walmart's bottom-line business model has made the Walton family billions, while pushing employees onto public assistance.

Nov 26, 2012 / Melissa Harris-Perry

x