Racism and Discrimination

The New Zealand Massacre Was Mass Murder as a Marketing Strategy

The New Zealand Massacre Was Mass Murder as a Marketing Strategy The New Zealand Massacre Was Mass Murder as a Marketing Strategy

The shooter’s intention was not just to kill but to recruit more killers inspired by white-supremacist hate.

Mar 20, 2019 / Moustafa Bayoumi

Take Action Now: Stand Against Islamophobia

Take Action Now: Stand Against Islamophobia Take Action Now: Stand Against Islamophobia

Help out the survivors, then push your elected officials to condemn hatred.

Mar 19, 2019 / NationAction

Uighur mosque in Xinjiang

What’s Really Happening to Uighurs in Xinjiang? What’s Really Happening to Uighurs in Xinjiang?

China may have interned more than a million Uighurs in Xinjiang in an attempt to suppress their desire for greater autonomy.

Mar 19, 2019 / Rémi Castets

Tom Tomorrow cartoon

Life in the Stupidverse Continues Life in the Stupidverse Continues

Another week with Donald Trump and his merry band of idiots.

Mar 19, 2019 / Tom Tomorrow

Palestinian children watch as an Israeli bulldozer works in the West Bank hamlet of Khan al-Ahmar, Thursday, July 5, 2018.

In a First, Palestinians Challenge Israel’s Settlement Enterprise—in a US Court In a First, Palestinians Challenge Israel’s Settlement Enterprise—in a US Court

The challenge comes in response to a case filed by Israeli settlers against Airbnb.

Mar 18, 2019 / Mairav Zonszein

Anders Breivik

White Supremacy Is Bigger Than 8Chan White Supremacy Is Bigger Than 8Chan

Blaming the Internet alone for racist mass shootings is a naive delusion. 

Mar 15, 2019 / Brendan O’Connor

A demonstrator hangs banners from multi-faith group 'Turn to Love'

Why Is It So Hard for Our President to Condemn White Supremacy and Islamophobia? Why Is It So Hard for Our President to Condemn White Supremacy and Islamophobia?

The horrific attack on mosques in New Zealand tells us, again, that racist hatred is a global terrorist threat. It must be identified as such, and robustly rejected.

Mar 15, 2019 / John Nichols

In this March 12, 2019, photo, Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., listens as Office of Management and Budget Acting Director Russ Vought testifies before the House Budget Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington. Debate in Congress over Israel and anti-Semitism is providing President Donald Trump an opening to appeal to Jewish American voters (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

First, They Came for Ilhan Omar  First, They Came for Ilhan Omar 

The congresswoman was smeared—nothing she said warranted the criticism she received. But progressives should not fall into the trap of denying that anti-Semitism exists on the left...

Mar 15, 2019 / D.D. Guttenplan

AOC Green New Deal

How Black Lives Matter to the Green New Deal How Black Lives Matter to the Green New Deal

Ocasio-Cortez makes the case for racial justice and reparations.

Mar 14, 2019 / Aaron Ross Coleman

Lori Loughlin Probably Thinks My Kids Have It Easy

Lori Loughlin Probably Thinks My Kids Have It Easy Lori Loughlin Probably Thinks My Kids Have It Easy

Behind the college admissions scandal is a deeply held belief that minorities are out there, “gaining advantages.”

Mar 14, 2019 / Elie Mystal

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