
Psst! The Farm Bill Includes a Rare Provision That Could Help Black Farmers Psst! The Farm Bill Includes a Rare Provision That Could Help Black Farmers
Buried deep in the bill, the provision would grant heirs’-property owners access to federal support programs for the first time.
Jul 24, 2018 / Leah Douglas

NFL Owners Blink, Suspend Their Anthem Policy NFL Owners Blink, Suspend Their Anthem Policy
A firestorm over the Miami Dolphins’ penalties forced pro football to pull back on punishing players for national-anthem protests.
Jul 20, 2018 / Dave Zirin

Trump’s War on Children Trump’s War on Children
White House policies form an unprecedented assault on kids—but, of course, not the white kids.
Jul 20, 2018 / Aziz Huq

Can Charles Mills Save Liberal Philosophy From Itself? Can Charles Mills Save Liberal Philosophy From Itself?
In his new book, the philosopher argues that political theory has obscured the history of racism in liberal societies.
Jul 18, 2018 / Books & the Arts / Christopher Lebron

Donald Trump’s War on Black Athletes Donald Trump’s War on Black Athletes
Could it trigger a long-awaited “Jock Spring”?
Jul 12, 2018 / Robert Lipsyte

What Can $20 Million Buy? Activists Attempt to Post Bond for 2,500 Parents in Immigration Detention What Can $20 Million Buy? Activists Attempt to Post Bond for 2,500 Parents in Immigration Detention
Detained mothers often have to pay the government $10,000 before being allowed to reunite with their children.
Jul 11, 2018 / Julianne Hing

What Does It Mean to Abolish ICE? What Does It Mean to Abolish ICE?
Activists and politicians want a total overhaul of immigration enforcement—but do we have a real plan?
Jul 11, 2018 / Julianne Hing

How Will History Judge Donald Trump’s ‘Human Zoos’? How Will History Judge Donald Trump’s ‘Human Zoos’?
If the past is any indication: not well.
Jul 10, 2018 / Ariel Dorfman

What a Foiled Plot to Execute Muslims Reveals About Islamophobia in France What a Foiled Plot to Execute Muslims Reveals About Islamophobia in France
The planned attack faded from the news, but media narratives of Islam’s incompatibility with the Republic remain.
Jul 10, 2018 / Karina Piser

Trump’s Hiring of Fox’s Bill Shine Illustrates Our Debased Politics Trump’s Hiring of Fox’s Bill Shine Illustrates Our Debased Politics
It’s just another chance to ask, “Are we living an actual nightmare?”
Jul 10, 2018 / Eric Alterman