Race and Ethnicity

Paul Ryan on Capitol Hill

Paul Ryan’s Pronouncements Are Not Enough; Congress Must Censure Trump and Confront White Supremacy Paul Ryan’s Pronouncements Are Not Enough; Congress Must Censure Trump and Confront White Supremacy

It’s time for real action, like removing Confederate statues and firing Stephen Miller.

Sep 8, 2017 / John Nichols

Las Vegas police Undersheriff Kevin McMahill watches body camera footage during a press conference

The Las Vegas Police Union Goes in the Gutter to Attack Michael Bennett The Las Vegas Police Union Goes in the Gutter to Attack Michael Bennett

The Las Vegas Police Protective Association’s letter to Roger Goodell is repugnant, dangerous, and irresponsible.

Sep 8, 2017 / Dave Zirin

Khader El-Yateem

Meet the Socialist Who Hopes to Become New York’s First Arab-American Elected Official Meet the Socialist Who Hopes to Become New York’s First Arab-American Elected Official

Khader El-Yateem has ignited a diverse progressive base. Can he win over everyone else?

Sep 8, 2017 / Sarah Aziza

Defend DACA Protesters

With DACA Gone, Black Immigrants Find Themselves in the Crosshairs With DACA Gone, Black Immigrants Find Themselves in the Crosshairs

Black undocumented immigrants are detained and deported at disproportionate rates. So black DACA recipients are particularly fearful.

Sep 7, 2017 / Collier Meyerson

Soros posters

Soros Slander Reveals Anti-Semitism at the Heart of the Far Right Soros Slander Reveals Anti-Semitism at the Heart of the Far Right

Dinesh D’Souza’s book smearing George Soros is factually false, morally reprehensible, and nothing new.

Sep 7, 2017 / Column / Eric Alterman

The Department of Justice Is Overseeing the Resegregation of American Schools

The Department of Justice Is Overseeing the Resegregation of American Schools The Department of Justice Is Overseeing the Resegregation of American Schools

A major investigation reveals that white parents are leading a secession movement with dire consequences for black children.

Sep 6, 2017 / Feature / Emmanuel Felton

Michael Bennett sits during the national anthem.

Stand With Michael Bennett, Even if It’s Uncomfortable Stand With Michael Bennett, Even if It’s Uncomfortable

The Seattle Seahawks Pro Bowler and anthem protester needs to know that he does not stand alone.

Sep 6, 2017 / Dave Zirin

DACA protest

Don’t Be Confused: Donald Trump Just Ended DACA Don’t Be Confused: Donald Trump Just Ended DACA

This was not merely a delay, it was not a compromise, and it is not compassionate.

Sep 5, 2017 / Julianne Hing

We Need Everyone to Act Now to Fight for DACA

We Need Everyone to Act Now to Fight for DACA We Need Everyone to Act Now to Fight for DACA

Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced this morning that President Trump is planning to end the program with a delay of six months.

Sep 5, 2017 / NationAction

Durham confederate statue

These Southern Cities Are at the Heart of the Struggle Against White Supremacy These Southern Cities Are at the Heart of the Struggle Against White Supremacy

Dispatches from the urban resistance, from Durham to Birmingham.

Aug 31, 2017 / Jimmy Tobias

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