Racism and Discrimination

Say Her Name

Say Her Name Say Her Name

Justice for Breonna Taylor?

Apr 15, 2021 / OppArt / Jesse Duquette

Daunte Wright Protester

It’s Time to Kick Armed Cops Off the Road It’s Time to Kick Armed Cops Off the Road

We should not have to live in a world where the police can kill young men like Daunte Wright for committing traffic violations.

Apr 15, 2021 / Elie Mystal

George Floyd memorial in Minneapolis

In Derek Chauvin’s Trial, Will We Finally Get Justice? In Derek Chauvin’s Trial, Will We Finally Get Justice?

Despite the extraordinarily clear evidence of police misconduct, a conviction in this case is far from assured.

Apr 15, 2021 / Column / Kali Holloway

We Need Each Other

We Need Each Other We Need Each Other

Honoring Black lives.

Apr 14, 2021 / OppArt / Mac McGill

Solidarity With the Asian Community

Solidarity With the Asian Community Solidarity With the Asian Community

People around the country showing up, in solidarity with the Asian/AAPI Community. Vigil: Upper Manhattan, March 2021.

Apr 13, 2021 / OppArt / Andrea Arroyo

Me Too

How Antidiscrimination Law Fails Black Mothers How Antidiscrimination Law Fails Black Mothers

Title VII’s short period for filing a complaint harms one of the very populations the law is meant to protect: pregnant or nursing mothers—especially mothers of color.

Apr 13, 2021 / Alison Wellford

President Joe Biden

A Plea to President Biden to Stop Perpetuating Racist Tax Policy A Plea to President Biden to Stop Perpetuating Racist Tax Policy

Even if the president managed to vanquish racism in every other part of government, failing to address its role in our tax system would be a tragedy.

Apr 13, 2021 / Steven Dean

Twins MLB Baseball Game Postponement

MLB, NBA, and NHL Games Are Canceled in the Twin Cities MLB, NBA, and NHL Games Are Canceled in the Twin Cities

Following the police killing of Daunte Wright just outside of Minneapolis, three major league games have been called off.

Apr 12, 2021 / Dave Zirin

Police Brutality

For Black Lives Matter Protesters, There Are No Days Off For Black Lives Matter Protesters, There Are No Days Off

In the midst of Derek Chauvin’s murder trial, police in suburban Minneapolis killed Daunte Wright, a 20-year-old Black man.

Apr 12, 2021 / Alyssa Oursler and Anna DalCortivo

Campus police protest

What the Cops Off Campus Movement Looks Like Across the Country What the Cops Off Campus Movement Looks Like Across the Country

When we talk about police divestment, these students argue, we have to remember campus cops, too.

Apr 12, 2021 / StudentNation / StudentNation

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