Race and Ethnicity

Yes, America Has Gotten Better About Racism, but It Really Doesn’t Matter

Yes, America Has Gotten Better About Racism, but It Really Doesn’t Matter Yes, America Has Gotten Better About Racism, but It Really Doesn’t Matter

The question of whether the United States has gotten “better” with regards to racism is a useless one. 

Nov 22, 2013 / Mychal Denzel Smith

Racist Attack at San Jose State, the Holy Ground of the Black Athlete’s Revolt

Racist Attack at San Jose State, the Holy Ground of the Black Athlete’s Revolt Racist Attack at San Jose State, the Holy Ground of the Black Athlete’s Revolt

A racist attack on a campus is horrific enough. That it took place at San Jose State says something even more damning about the state of the school.

Nov 22, 2013 / Dave Zirin

Rep. Trey Radel Won’t Be Joining the More Than Half a Million Americans Jailed for Drug Offenses

Rep. Trey Radel Won’t Be Joining the More Than Half a Million Americans Jailed for Drug Offenses Rep. Trey Radel Won’t Be Joining the More Than Half a Million Americans Jailed for Drug Offenses

It is time to recognize that penalty and punishment are wrong responses—for congressmen and for SNAP recipients.

Nov 21, 2013 / John Nichols

Anti-UAW Consultant: Defeat ‘Invading Union Force’ at VW Plant Like Our Confederate Ancestors

Anti-UAW Consultant: Defeat ‘Invading Union Force’ at VW Plant Like Our Confederate Ancestors Anti-UAW Consultant: Defeat ‘Invading Union Force’ at VW Plant Like Our Confederate Ancestors

An anti-union organizers calls for another bloody battle in the South. 

Nov 14, 2013 / Lee Fang

The Myth of the Child-Stealing Roma

The Myth of the Child-Stealing Roma The Myth of the Child-Stealing Roma

Europe’s panic is about race and class, not child abduction.

Nov 13, 2013 / Column / Gary Younge

Stop Blaming Black Men for the Dolphins Locker-Room Racism

Stop Blaming Black Men for the Dolphins Locker-Room Racism Stop Blaming Black Men for the Dolphins Locker-Room Racism

Many writers put the fault for Richie Incognito's racist bullying on a generation of African-American players. This is just wrong.

Nov 12, 2013 / Dave Zirin

Demand Justice for Renisha McBride

Demand Justice for Renisha McBride Demand Justice for Renisha McBride

Join ColorofChange.org in calling for a full investigation into the 19-year-old’s death. 

Nov 11, 2013 / NationAction

Again, We Wait for Answers: Justice for Renisha McBride

Again, We Wait for Answers: Justice for Renisha McBride Again, We Wait for Answers: Justice for Renisha McBride

The teenager’s death sets off a familiar refrain when thinking about the history of race in the United States. 

Nov 11, 2013 / Mychal Denzel Smith

Dave Zirin: The NFL’s Bully Culture Needs to End

Dave Zirin: The NFL’s Bully Culture Needs to End Dave Zirin: The NFL’s Bully Culture Needs to End

Dave Zirin talks with Amy Goodman on the NFL’s bullying problem and the need to change sports culture for the better.

Nov 8, 2013 / Press Room

Black Voters, Not the ‘Gender Gap,’ Won Virginia for McAuliffe

Black Voters, Not the ‘Gender Gap,’ Won Virginia for McAuliffe Black Voters, Not the ‘Gender Gap,’ Won Virginia for McAuliffe

Women of color are the “gender gap.”

Nov 7, 2013 / Zerlina Maxwell

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