White supremacy

The Entwined History of Freedom and Racism

The Entwined History of Freedom and Racism The Entwined History of Freedom and Racism

In White Freedom, historian Tyler Stovall examines how liberty for some has always entailed a lack of liberty for many others.  

May 3, 2021 / Books & the Arts / Olúfémi O. Táíwò

Heart sign for Ma’Khia Bryant

White Supremacy Never Takes a Day Off White Supremacy Never Takes a Day Off

The Chauvin verdict seemed like a victory. Then came the racist reaction to the verdict—and the murder of Ma’Khia Bryant.

Apr 30, 2021 / Elie Mystal for The Nation

Misinformation Is Destroying Our Country. Can Anything Rein It In?

Misinformation Is Destroying Our Country. Can Anything Rein It In? Misinformation Is Destroying Our Country. Can Anything Rein It In?

Trump is gone, but the right-wing media is alive and well—and will further undermine our democracy if we let it. 

Apr 23, 2021 / Feature / Zoë Carpenter

American Journalism’s Role in Promoting Racist Terror

American Journalism’s Role in Promoting Racist Terror American Journalism’s Role in Promoting Racist Terror

History must be acknowledged before justice can be done.

Apr 19, 2021 / Feature / Channing Gerard Joseph

George Floyd memorial in Minneapolis

In Derek Chauvin’s Trial, Will We Finally Get Justice? In Derek Chauvin’s Trial, Will We Finally Get Justice?

Despite the extraordinarily clear evidence of police misconduct, a conviction in this case is far from assured.

Apr 15, 2021 / Column / Kali Holloway

New Jersey National Guard

The US Military Is an Extremism Incubator The US Military Is an Extremism Incubator

Many of the January 6 insurrectionists once fought for their country. That shouldn’t come as a surprise.

Apr 7, 2021 / Nan Levinson

Crowdfunding Hate in the Name of Christ

Crowdfunding Hate in the Name of Christ Crowdfunding Hate in the Name of Christ

Right-wing extremists have found a safe haven on GiveSendGo, the “#1 Free Christian Crowdfunding Site.”

Apr 5, 2021 / Feature / Talia Lavin

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

space-capsule-reentry-shtrstck

I Am Not Ready to Reenter White Society I Am Not Ready to Reenter White Society

As the pandemic wanes, and I have to leave the safety of my whiteness-free castle, I know that racism is going to come roaring back into my daily life.

Mar 23, 2021 / Elie Mystal

The History of Freedom Is a History of Whiteness

The History of Freedom Is a History of Whiteness The History of Freedom Is a History of Whiteness

A conversation with Tyler Stovall about his recent book White Freedom and whether or not the legacy of liberty can break away from racial exclusion and domination.

Mar 17, 2021 / Q&A / Daniel Steinmetz-Jenkins

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