Race and Ethnicity

Palestinian children watch as an Israeli bulldozer works in the West Bank hamlet of Khan al-Ahmar, Thursday, July 5, 2018.

In a First, Palestinians Challenge Israel’s Settlement Enterprise—in a US Court In a First, Palestinians Challenge Israel’s Settlement Enterprise—in a US Court

The challenge comes in response to a case filed by Israeli settlers against Airbnb.

Mar 18, 2019 / Mairav Zonszein

Anders Breivik

White Supremacy Is Bigger Than 8Chan White Supremacy Is Bigger Than 8Chan

Blaming the Internet alone for racist mass shootings is a naive delusion. 

Mar 15, 2019 / Brendan O’Connor

A demonstrator hangs banners from multi-faith group 'Turn to Love'

Why Is It So Hard for Our President to Condemn White Supremacy and Islamophobia? Why Is It So Hard for Our President to Condemn White Supremacy and Islamophobia?

The horrific attack on mosques in New Zealand tells us, again, that racist hatred is a global terrorist threat. It must be identified as such, and robustly rejected.

Mar 15, 2019 / John Nichols

In this March 12, 2019, photo, Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., listens as Office of Management and Budget Acting Director Russ Vought testifies before the House Budget Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington. Debate in Congress over Israel and anti-Semitism is providing President Donald Trump an opening to appeal to Jewish American voters (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

First, They Came for Ilhan Omar  First, They Came for Ilhan Omar 

The congresswoman was smeared—nothing she said warranted the criticism she received. But progressives should not fall into the trap of denying that anti-Semitism exists on the left...

Mar 15, 2019 / D.D. Guttenplan

AOC Green New Deal

How Black Lives Matter to the Green New Deal How Black Lives Matter to the Green New Deal

Ocasio-Cortez makes the case for racial justice and reparations.

Mar 14, 2019 / Aaron Ross Coleman

Lori Loughlin Probably Thinks My Kids Have It Easy

Lori Loughlin Probably Thinks My Kids Have It Easy Lori Loughlin Probably Thinks My Kids Have It Easy

Behind the college admissions scandal is a deeply held belief that minorities are out there, “gaining advantages.”

Mar 14, 2019 / Elie Mystal

Christopher Hasson

The Man With the SS Tattoo The Man With the SS Tattoo

How do we deal with the Nazis living among us?

Mar 14, 2019 / Column / Laila Lalami

Bail Out

The TV Series Derailing Bail Reform in New Orleans The TV Series Derailing Bail Reform in New Orleans

The tough-on-crime spin is undercutting the hard work of activists and criminal justice experts in the city.

Mar 14, 2019 / Emmeline Clein

Omar Talib

The Ilhan Omar Affair Was a Victory for Social Movements and Palestinian Rights The Ilhan Omar Affair Was a Victory for Social Movements and Palestinian Rights

The spirited defense of the freshman congresswoman against unfair attack was the result of years of grassroots organizing. But will it really change the entrenched status quo in Wa...

Mar 13, 2019 / Phyllis Bennis

Russell Westbrook

Could the Utah Jazz Be Turning a Corner? Could the Utah Jazz Be Turning a Corner?

A racist heckle and an unrepentant player, and maybe a light of progress. 

Mar 13, 2019 / Dave Zirin

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