Anti-racism activism

Egypt’s Revolutionary Artist Takes On the NYPD

Egypt’s Revolutionary Artist Takes On the NYPD Egypt’s Revolutionary Artist Takes On the NYPD

Ganzeer’s new show opens today in New York.

Jan 16, 2015 / Books & the Arts / Ali Gharib

Zephyr Teachout, Hands Up United and John Oliver Made Our 2014 Progressive Honor Roll. Who Else Made the List?

Zephyr Teachout, Hands Up United and John Oliver Made Our 2014 Progressive Honor Roll. Who Else Made the List? Zephyr Teachout, Hands Up United and John Oliver Made Our 2014 Progressive Honor Roll. Who Else Made the List?

From the huge climate march in September to racial-justice activism, it was a year that saw renewal of movement-based politics.

Dec 22, 2014 / Feature / John Nichols

Why #BlackLivesMatter Actions Aren’t Stopping

Why #BlackLivesMatter Actions Aren’t Stopping Why #BlackLivesMatter Actions Aren’t Stopping

Policy experts and activists explain what’s keeping people in the streets and what the movement should consider next.

Dec 16, 2014 / Dani McClain

Why #BlackLivesMatter Should Transform the Climate Debate

Why #BlackLivesMatter Should Transform the Climate Debate Why #BlackLivesMatter Should Transform the Climate Debate

What would governments do if black and brown lives counted as much as white lives?

Dec 12, 2014 / Naomi Klein

The Life and Times of Michael B

The Life and Times of Michael B The Life and Times of Michael B

Ferguson has put America’s racial apartheid on the global stage.

Dec 9, 2014 / John Feffer and Foreign Policy In Focus

New Yorkers Surge Into the Streets, Demanding Justice for Eric Garner

New Yorkers Surge Into the Streets, Demanding Justice for Eric Garner New Yorkers Surge Into the Streets, Demanding Justice for Eric Garner

After a grand jury fails to indict the officer who killed the father of six, the movement for police accountability continues to grow.

Dec 4, 2014 / Aaron Miguel Cantú

The Cowardice of Bill Maher’s Anti-Muslim Bigotry

The Cowardice of Bill Maher’s Anti-Muslim Bigotry The Cowardice of Bill Maher’s Anti-Muslim Bigotry

What is brave about expressing an opinion that’s already held by a plurality of Americans?

Oct 23, 2014 / Omar Ghabra

Ferguson, Human Rights and America’s Interests Abroad

Ferguson, Human Rights and America’s Interests Abroad Ferguson, Human Rights and America’s Interests Abroad

History suggests that progress in racial justice comes only when American leaders see it as crucial to US geopolitical interests.

Oct 9, 2014 / Moshik Temkin

A member of the St. Louis County Police Department points his weapon in the direction of a group of protesters in Ferguson, MO.

After #Ferguson After #Ferguson

The protests that followed the police shooting of Michael Brown created a network of youth in revolt.

Oct 8, 2014 / Steven Hsieh and Raven Rakia

My Brother’s Keeper Will Expand, but Not to Include Women and Girls

My Brother’s Keeper Will Expand, but Not to Include Women and Girls My Brother’s Keeper Will Expand, but Not to Include Women and Girls

President Obama gave a nod to women and girls of color, but critics say his racial justice initiative still misses the mark.

Sep 28, 2014 / Dani McClain

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