‘I Have a Dream’ ‘I Have a Dream’
Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., today and everyday.
Jan 20, 2020 / OppArt / Adesina Sanchez
Top 10 Civil Rights Songs Top 10 Civil Rights Songs
The civil rights movement has resonated deeply with generations of musicians.
Jan 20, 2020 / Peter Rothberg
Unity Requires Recognizing That Warren Is Telling the Truth Unity Requires Recognizing That Warren Is Telling the Truth
At the same time, tolerance must allow that Sanders isn’t lying.
Jan 19, 2020 / Elie Mystal
It’s Time We Celebrate Ella Baker Day It’s Time We Celebrate Ella Baker Day
Honoring Baker alongside Martin Luther King would highlight the long and patient work of building a social movement.
Jan 17, 2020 / Mark Engler
Why Was Pete Buttigieg Still on the Debate Stage—and Kamala Harris Wasn’t? Why Was Pete Buttigieg Still on the Debate Stage—and Kamala Harris Wasn’t?
Voters of color are the base of the Democratic Party, but in 2020 they can’t be the face of it.
Jan 15, 2020 / Elie Mystal
One Uighur Man’s Circuitous Journey to Safety One Uighur Man’s Circuitous Journey to Safety
After leaving his home in China’s Xinjiang province, Ablikim Yusuf navigated a world hostile to his people before finding refuge in the United States.
Jan 13, 2020 / Feature / Andrew McCormick
Why Are There So Few Black Coaches in the NFL? It’s the Racism, Stupid. Why Are There So Few Black Coaches in the NFL? It’s the Racism, Stupid.
There are only three black head coaches in the NFL—a majority-black league—for an obvious reason.
Jan 10, 2020 / Dave Zirin
What Is ‘National Doom’? In Taiwan, It Depends on Whom You Ask What Is ‘National Doom’? In Taiwan, It Depends on Whom You Ask
The candidates in this week’s election have radically different ideas of how Taiwan should relate to China—and what the worst-case scenario would be.
Jan 9, 2020 / Brian Hioe and Wen Liu
Trump Will Claim Credit for a Robust Economy. This Is How We Fight Back. Trump Will Claim Credit for a Robust Economy. This Is How We Fight Back.
The most prosperous regions are controlled by Democrats and are benefiting because of Democratic policies, while Trumplandia is lagging.
Jan 3, 2020 / Sasha Abramsky
The Towering, Complicated Legacy of David Stern The Towering, Complicated Legacy of David Stern
The NBA commissioner, who helmed the league for 30 years, has passed away, and his history demands serious examination.
Jan 2, 2020 / Dave Zirin