How the War Over Critical Race Theory Affects Native Americans How the War Over Critical Race Theory Affects Native Americans
The current backlash against teaching the truth about our history has added fresh insult to the long legacy of injuries to America’s Indigenous inhabitants.
Nov 2, 2021 / Joshua Adams
What if City Governments Paid Reparations? What if City Governments Paid Reparations?
Evanston, Ill., will lead the way in December, when it awards Black residents the first reparations provided by a municipal government.
Nov 2, 2021 / Mattea Kramer
Guam: Resisting Empire at the “Tip of the Spear” Guam: Resisting Empire at the “Tip of the Spear”
The Pentagon is increasing its forces on the US territory, but Indigenous residents are fighting back.
Nov 2, 2021 / Feature / Chris Gelardi
Closing Rikers Is Long Overdue Closing Rikers Is Long Overdue
Mass decarceration is exactly what’s needed to ensure that people aren’t simply being shuttled from one inhumane situation to another.
Nov 2, 2021 / Victoria Law for The Nation
Why You Should Root for Dusty Baker in This Year’s World Series Why You Should Root for Dusty Baker in This Year’s World Series
I know, the Houston Astros cheated. But then they hired the best man in baseball to help them find their way.
Nov 1, 2021 / Joan Walsh
Voter Suppression Isn’t Just a Problem Down South Voter Suppression Isn’t Just a Problem Down South
Three measures on the ballot tomorrow give New Yorkers the chance to defend and extend access to the ballot right here at home.
Nov 1, 2021 / India Walton
When Critical Race Theory Met the CFPB… at a Toyota Dealer When Critical Race Theory Met the CFPB… at a Toyota Dealer
Like CRT, disparate impact theory is a right-wing target—and a powerful tool for fighting racism in lending.
Nov 1, 2021 / Tom Gogola
How Thousands of Black Farmers Were Forced Off Their Land How Thousands of Black Farmers Were Forced Off Their Land
Black people own just 2 percent of farmland in the United States. A decades-long history of loan denials at the USDA is a major reason why.
Nov 1, 2021 / Feature / Kali Holloway
It’s Time to End Murder by Spreadsheet It’s Time to End Murder by Spreadsheet
The other side of criminal justice reform is focusing on white-collar prosecutions.
Oct 29, 2021 / Column / Alvin Bragg and Zephyr Teachout
The Use and Disadvantage of Doctrine in the Classroom The Use and Disadvantage of Doctrine in the Classroom
What does the debate over critical race theory in schools tell us about the place of doctrine in education?
Oct 29, 2021 / Column / David Bromwich