Racism and Discrimination

Tom Seaver

Tom Seaver’s Major League Protest Tom Seaver’s Major League Protest

When we remember “Tom Terrific,” let’s not forget the way the Mets great, at the height of his fame, stuck his neck out to oppose the war in Vietnam.

Sep 11, 2020 / Kelly Candaele and Peter Dreier

Stuffed

Stuffed Stuffed

The NBA and police violence.

Sep 10, 2020 / OppArt / André Carrilho

Whale of a History

Whale of a History Whale of a History

An artist’s 51-foot-long scratchboard installation examines American capitalism.

Sep 9, 2020 / OppArt / Jos Sances

Students promote black voter engagement

What Do Young Black Women Want From This Election? What Do Young Black Women Want From This Election?

“Black women are always the ones who are asked to save folks, whether or not we get thanked or supported for it.”

Sep 9, 2020 / StudentNation / Kristen Johnson

Biden Must Resist the Calls for a ‘Sister Souljah’ Moment

Biden Must Resist the Calls for a ‘Sister Souljah’ Moment Biden Must Resist the Calls for a ‘Sister Souljah’ Moment

This is time when a moral voice is needed, not a cynical one.

Sep 9, 2020 / Robert L. Borosage

A New Study Exposes Just How Racist College Sports Have Become

A New Study Exposes Just How Racist College Sports Have Become A New Study Exposes Just How Racist College Sports Have Become

Revenue-producing sports like football and basketball are subsidizing the athletic endeavors of the country club set.

Sep 8, 2020 / Dave Zirin

Wisconsin’s Lieutenant Governor Talks About the Kenosha Protests and What Happens Next

Wisconsin’s Lieutenant Governor Talks About the Kenosha Protests and What Happens Next Wisconsin’s Lieutenant Governor Talks About the Kenosha Protests and What Happens Next

“Nobody thinks that that’s a responsible way to carry out justice—shooting someone in the back [multiple] times,” says Mandela Barnes. “That’s beyond bad police work.”

Sep 8, 2020 / Q&A / John Nichols

First Responders

First Responders First Responders

We’re in it together, but the pandemic keeps impacting Black and brown communities disproportionately.

Sep 8, 2020 / OppArt / Robin Holder

C Pam Zhang’s Radical Retelling of Western Myths

C Pam Zhang’s Radical Retelling of Western Myths C Pam Zhang’s Radical Retelling of Western Myths

Her novel How Much of These Hills Is Gold follows two Chinese American siblings’ quest to find home amidst the prejudice and danger of the frontier. 

Sep 8, 2020 / Books & the Arts / Larissa Pham

The Whitelash Next Time

The Whitelash Next Time The Whitelash Next Time

Whenever the pendulum swings toward Black equality and full citizenship, white supremacy mounts a counteroffensive.

Sep 8, 2020 / Column / Kali Holloway

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