Race and Ethnicity

If We Ever Needed a Voice and a Vote, We Sure Do Need Them Now

If We Ever Needed a Voice and a Vote, We Sure Do Need Them Now If We Ever Needed a Voice and a Vote, We Sure Do Need Them Now

“Let your voice speak now. Let your vote speak now. Otherwise, forever hold your peace.”

Nov 3, 2024 / Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II

Detroit Is More Than Just a Melting Pot

Detroit Is More Than Just a Melting Pot Detroit Is More Than Just a Melting Pot

With a storied legacy of collective organizing, the future of the working class can still be found in the Motor City.

Oct 31, 2024 / Photo Essay / Eli Day and Alex Webb

Former New York governor Andrew Cuomo: a white guy.

Andrew Cuomo Is Not Black Andrew Cuomo Is Not Black

But he’s hoping no one notices as he tries to crowbar his way back into power.

Oct 30, 2024 / Column / Alexis Grenell

What Is the Plan for Gaza’s Future?

What Is the Plan for Gaza’s Future? What Is the Plan for Gaza’s Future?

Netanyahu’s plan to remain in power doesn’t include peace.

Oct 29, 2024 / OppArt / Frances Jetter

This Anti-Immigrant Ruling by a Trump Judge Tells You All You Need to Know

This Anti-Immigrant Ruling by a Trump Judge Tells You All You Need to Know This Anti-Immigrant Ruling by a Trump Judge Tells You All You Need to Know

For judges like Trevor McFadden, the cruelty toward immigrants is not only the point, it’s the source of the pleasure.

Oct 29, 2024 / Column / Elie Mystal

What's Really Happening in Springfield, Ohio

What's Really Happening in Springfield, Ohio What's Really Happening in Springfield, Ohio

After Trump and Vance spread unfounded claims about Haitian migrants in the small town, this photographer went to see who and what are really there.

Oct 27, 2024 / Photo Essay / Jerome Sessini

Who’s the daddy? Tucker Carlson and Donald Trump at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.

Tucker Carlson’s Weird Spanking Fantasy Is Designed to Stir Up MAGA Misogyny Tucker Carlson’s Weird Spanking Fantasy Is Designed to Stir Up MAGA Misogyny

By extolling Trump as “Daddy” meting out corporal punishment, the disgraced TV host is pitching authoritarian patriarchy.

Oct 25, 2024 / Jeet Heer

How the Harris Campaign’s Appeal to Black Men Misses the Mark

How the Harris Campaign’s Appeal to Black Men Misses the Mark How the Harris Campaign’s Appeal to Black Men Misses the Mark

In seeking to reverse declining Black men's support for Democrats, party leaders are replicating the measures that have disenchanted them. 

Oct 22, 2024 / Anthony Conwright

Abortion rights demonstrators march during a protest in New York.

New York’s Proposed Equal Rights Amendment Is the Most Inclusive Yet New York’s Proposed Equal Rights Amendment Is the Most Inclusive Yet

Over 20 states already have a version of the ERA, but Prop 1 would also prohibit reproductive discrimination and codify abortion access in the state.

Oct 22, 2024 / StudentNation / Nikole Rajgor

Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance speaks to supporters during a campaign event in Traverse City, Michigan.

JD Vance Shows That the Future of the GOP Is in Racist Conspiracy Theories JD Vance Shows That the Future of the GOP Is in Racist Conspiracy Theories

Trump’s deluded fantasies have now become the GOP gospel.

Oct 18, 2024 / Jeet Heer

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