Race and Ethnicity

Washington, DC in 2012

DC’s Leaders Shouldn’t Wait to Prioritize Racial Equity DC’s Leaders Shouldn’t Wait to Prioritize Racial Equity

Activists in Washington say the mayor’s proposed budget would worsen disinvestment in black communities.

May 7, 2019 / Greg Kaufmann

When the Black Panthers Came to Algeria

When the Black Panthers Came to Algeria When the Black Panthers Came to Algeria

In Algiers, Third World Capital, Elaine Mokhtefi captures a lost world of camaraderie, shared ideals, and frequent miscommunication.

May 7, 2019 / Books & the Arts / Elias Rodriques

Marine Le Pen election posters.

The Disturbing Rise of ‘Femonationalism’ The Disturbing Rise of ‘Femonationalism’

Across Europe, politicians are hijacking feminist language to further right-wing ideologies. 

May 7, 2019 / Edna Bonhomme

Austrian Freedom Party campaign posters

Austria’s Far-Right Government Wants to Hobble Critical Media Austria’s Far-Right Government Wants to Hobble Critical Media

The Freedom Party attacks Muslims and cozies up to the extremist Identitarian movement. No wonder it sees independent journalism as a nuisance to be silenced.

May 3, 2019 / Jordan Stancil

Ilhan Omar rally

Black Women Create a Force Field of Support Around Ilhan Omar Black Women Create a Force Field of Support Around Ilhan Omar

From Angela Davis to Ayanna Pressley, Black women leaders rallied in DC in defense of Omar—and called on Democrats to do the same.

May 3, 2019 / Rebecca Pierce

Will the Easter Attacks Open New Fault Lines in Sri Lanka?

Will the Easter Attacks Open New Fault Lines in Sri Lanka? Will the Easter Attacks Open New Fault Lines in Sri Lanka?

In India, Hindu nationalists could use the bombings as an excuse to further divide and oppress.

May 3, 2019 / Barbara Crossette

Caster Semenya

The Caster Semenya Ruling Is Nonsense The Caster Semenya Ruling Is Nonsense

The highest athletics court issued a decision forcing the South African gold medalist to chemically suppress the naturally produced testosterone in her body. 

May 2, 2019 / Dave Zirin

A Louisiana Court Is Trying to Silence Black Lives Matter’s DeRay Mckesson

A Louisiana Court Is Trying to Silence Black Lives Matter’s DeRay Mckesson A Louisiana Court Is Trying to Silence Black Lives Matter’s DeRay Mckesson

The message to black people: They can come for us at any time.

May 1, 2019 / Elie Mystal

Tom Tomorrow cartoon

Ilhan Omar vs. the Outrage Machine Ilhan Omar vs. the Outrage Machine

No observation goes unpunished.

Apr 30, 2019 / Tom Tomorrow

GPS Ankle Monitor

Why Everyone Should Care About Mass E-carceration Why Everyone Should Care About Mass E-carceration

The social costs of constant surveillance are greater than we might think.

Apr 29, 2019 / Column / Patricia J. Williams

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