Melissa Harris-Perry

Contributing Editor

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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.

Obama’s Drone Presidency Obama’s Drone Presidency

As the number of civilian casualties mounts, our nation's “kill list” only grows longer. 

Nov 19, 2012 / Melissa Harris-Perry

What Mandate Did Voters Give Obama? What Mandate Did Voters Give Obama?

Last week was a big win for President Obama. So what are American voters trying to tell the president about their hopes for his second term? 

Nov 12, 2012 / Melissa Harris-Perry

Obama Champions Early Voting Obama Champions Early Voting

Which candidate's final-stretch strategy will be enough to win the presidency? 

Oct 30, 2012 / Melissa Harris-Perry

Women Voters Will Decide This Election Women Voters Will Decide This Election

Will Romney and Ryan be held accountable for their proposed rollback of women’s rights?

Oct 22, 2012 / Melissa Harris-Perry

What Difference Would Obama’s Re-Election Make to Black Americans? What Difference Would Obama’s Re-Election Make to Black Americans?

The impact of an Obama presidency is better answered by partisanship than race—but race still matters.

Oct 17, 2012 / Column / Melissa Harris-Perry

The Psychological Toll of Voter Suppression The Psychological Toll of Voter Suppression

Despite a series of voting rights victories, ballot box bullies will still try to dissuade voters.

Oct 16, 2012 / Melissa Harris-Perry

Casualties in the Education Reform Wars Casualties in the Education Reform Wars

The stakes are high for students unlucky enough to be caught in the crossfire.

Sep 19, 2012 / Column / Melissa Harris-Perry

How Occupy Has Changed the Conversation on Class How Occupy Has Changed the Conversation on Class

The year-old movement doesn’t need its own candidate to influence politics. 

Sep 17, 2012 / Melissa Harris-Perry

It’s Time to Talk About the Poor It’s Time to Talk About the Poor

The poor were missing from the conversation at both national conventions.

Sep 10, 2012 / Melissa Harris-Perry

Lessons From Our Second Hurricane Lessons From Our Second Hurricane

Has Hurricane Isaac taught Bobby Jindal that in the face of natural disaster, small government is no help?

Aug 30, 2012 / Melissa Harris-Perry and James Perry

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