Civil rights

Donald Trump

Forget the Trump Circus. Focus Instead on His Ruinous Policies. Forget the Trump Circus. Focus Instead on His Ruinous Policies.

Democrats would be wise to focus not just on Trump’s inanities but also on the real damage that he and his Republican allies are doing to our country.

Sep 11, 2018 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Julian Bond 1968

50 Years Ago, Progressive Delegates Commandeered the Democratic Convention 50 Years Ago, Progressive Delegates Commandeered the Democratic Convention

When Ted Warshafsky nominated Julian Bond for vice president, they suddenly found themselves talking about poverty, racism, and war on national TV. It was beautiful.

Aug 29, 2018 / John Nichols

Rashida Tlaib portrait

Rashida Tlaib Is Running for Congress on a Mission to Expand Civil-Rights Protections Rashida Tlaib Is Running for Congress on a Mission to Expand Civil-Rights Protections

This Michigan congressional nominee has a big vision for renewing and building upon the promise of the Civil Rights Act.

Aug 9, 2018 / John Nichols

Bill Schuette Winning the Michigan Governor Nomination

An Enemy of Civil Rights Just Won the GOP Nomination for Governor of Michigan An Enemy of Civil Rights Just Won the GOP Nomination for Governor of Michigan

As governor, Bill Schuette would follow in the footsteps of his backer, Donald Trump.

Aug 8, 2018 / Joseph Hogan

Marriage Equality

Martin Duberman in Conversation Martin Duberman in Conversation

The eminent gay historian calls for a new queer radicalism.

Jul 17, 2018 / Christopher Phelps

BLM Sacramento

We Should Embrace the Ambiguity of the 14th Amendment We Should Embrace the Ambiguity of the 14th Amendment

A hundred and fifty years after its ratification, some of its promises remain unfulfilled—but one day it may still be interpreted anew.

Jul 9, 2018 / Eric Foner

janus protest supreme court

The Supreme Court’s Five ‘Black-Robed Rulers’ The Supreme Court’s Five ‘Black-Robed Rulers’

In a time of deep polarization, the lawless majority of the Court has chosen to side with the powerful few against the vast majority.

Jul 3, 2018 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Willie O’Ree

Willie O’Ree at Long Last Makes the NHL Hall of Fame Willie O’Ree at Long Last Makes the NHL Hall of Fame

The first black NHL player finally receives the ultimate honor at age 82. 

Jun 28, 2018 / Dave Zirin

Huckabee Sanders Restaurant-ap-img

Refusing to Serve Sarah Sanders Was Wrong Refusing to Serve Sarah Sanders Was Wrong

So why can’t those who sympathize with her see that it’s far more harmful to refuse to serve gay and lesbian couples, as Masterpiece Cakeshop did?

Jun 26, 2018 / David Cole

Hank Aaron

Hank Aaron Says He’d Reject a White House Invite Hank Aaron Says He’d Reject a White House Invite

One of the greatest to ever play the game said that he stands with the athletes who boycott White House photo ops.

Jun 25, 2018 / Dave Zirin

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