When Black Women Are Punished for Winning Too Much When Black Women Are Punished for Winning Too Much
Every time we get an unvarnished look-see at how the awards sausages get made, voters unwittingly confirm that racism and misogyny are key ingredients.
Feb 17, 2023 / Column / Kali Holloway
Ye Is a Right-Wing Tool—and Black People Know It Ye Is a Right-Wing Tool—and Black People Know It
Anti-Semitic hatred has become entangled with many other forms of hatred; Ye is carrying water for all of them.
Jan 10, 2023 / Column / Kali Holloway
White Nationalist Hate Is Infiltrating Our Police White Nationalist Hate Is Infiltrating Our Police
If Biden cares about what he calls the white supremacist “poison…running through our body politic,” his administration had better get busy purging the strain that courses through t...
Nov 15, 2022 / Column / Kali Holloway
Queen Elizabeth Was No Mere Symbol Queen Elizabeth Was No Mere Symbol
But after her death, fury erupted at those who refused to whitewash her legacy.
Sep 29, 2022 / Column / Kali Holloway
When Rap Lyrics Become Incriminating Speech When Rap Lyrics Become Incriminating Speech
The use of their songs in criminal cases has had dire consequences for hip-hop musicians.
Aug 24, 2022 / Column / Kali Holloway
Bullying, Shaming, and Legislating Against LGBTQ People Are on the Rise Bullying, Shaming, and Legislating Against LGBTQ People Are on the Rise
The right is again firing up a sex and gender panic.
Jul 12, 2022 / Column / Kali Holloway
The Politics of the Capitol Insurrection Are Spreading Across the Country The Politics of the Capitol Insurrection Are Spreading Across the Country
The far-right groups that stormed the Capitol are now focusing on local, and even electoral, politics.
Feb 5, 2022 / Column / Kali Holloway
Where Are Black Parents’ Voices on Critical Race Theory? Where Are Black Parents’ Voices on Critical Race Theory?
Black parents overwhelmingly support teaching about race and racism in school. Why aren’t we hearing from them?
Dec 29, 2021 / Column / Kali Holloway
“Critical Race Theory” Is White History “Critical Race Theory” Is White History
Conservatives are rebranding an inclusive, honest accounting of American history as inherently anti-white.
Nov 16, 2021 / Column / Kali Holloway
“Feel-Good” News Story or Poverty Propaganda? “Feel-Good” News Story or Poverty Propaganda?
Viral news stories of individual pluck and charity only underscore how cruel our society is.
Oct 1, 2021 / Column / Kali Holloway