Racial Violence

Police chief

Arradondo Condemned Him, but All Cops Are Derek Chauvin Arradondo Condemned Him, but All Cops Are Derek Chauvin

During his testimony Monday, Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo attempted to wipe his department’s hands clean in the death of George Floyd.

Apr 6, 2021 / Alyssa Oursler and Anna DalCortivo

The Derek Chauvin Trial Is One Battle in a Wider War

The Derek Chauvin Trial Is One Battle in a Wider War The Derek Chauvin Trial Is One Battle in a Wider War

The Minneapolis police officer who knelt on George Floyd’s neck for nearly 10 minutes is facing multiple murder charges. But the trial, which began here on Monday, is part of a lar...

Apr 2, 2021 / Alyssa Oursler and Anna DalCortivo

Migrant violence

The Media Must Stop Demonizing Immigrants The Media Must Stop Demonizing Immigrants

Before someone else “having a really bad day” decides to pick up a gun in response to their lies.

Mar 31, 2021 / Erika Andiola

Sign Stop Asian Hate

Anti-Asian Violence in America Is Rooted in US Empire Anti-Asian Violence in America Is Rooted in US Empire

If we are to stop anti-Asian hatred in the United States, we must recognize how US foreign policy perpetuates it.

Mar 19, 2021 / Christine Ahn, Terry K Park, Kathleen Richards for The Nation

Massage Parlor Atlanta Shooting

A Mainstream Mass Murderer A Mainstream Mass Murderer

Emerging evidence about the Atlanta shooter paints a picture of young man imbued with distressingly common American ideas about race and gender.

Mar 19, 2021 / Jeet Heer

The Capitol Rioters Must Face Consequences

The Capitol Rioters Must Face Consequences The Capitol Rioters Must Face Consequences

The long-standing normalization of right-wing violence demands that accountability for their crimes be a national priority.

Jan 22, 2021 / Column / Kali Holloway

The Capitol Riot Reveals the Dangers From the Enemy Within

The Capitol Riot Reveals the Dangers From the Enemy Within The Capitol Riot Reveals the Dangers From the Enemy Within

But the belief that America previously had a well-functioning democracy is an illusion.

Jan 8, 2021 / Eric Foner

Breakfast Table With Jewish Newsletters

Breakfast Table With Jewish Newsletters Breakfast Table With Jewish Newsletters

An argument with myself.

Jan 1, 2021 / Wallace Shawn

Why the Cleveland Indians Will Change Their Name

Why the Cleveland Indians Will Change Their Name Why the Cleveland Indians Will Change Their Name

We have a younger generation that is more diverse and less tolerant of intolerance—and Major League Baseball knows it.

Dec 15, 2020 / Dave Zirin

Ayanna Pressley at podium

Now Is the Time to Make Good on the Promise of Justice for All Now Is the Time to Make Good on the Promise of Justice for All

Here’s how we can.

Dec 2, 2020 / Rep. Ayanna Pressley

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