Racism and Discrimination

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When Kids Don’t Count When Kids Don’t Count

The Census already drastically undercounts children. Will “zero tolerance” make it worse?

Jun 27, 2018 / Collier Meyerson

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How Tech Workers Are Fighting Back Against Collusion With ICE and the Department of Defense How Tech Workers Are Fighting Back Against Collusion With ICE and the Department of Defense

Microsoft and Google are just two of the largest companies that have been unmasked as contracting with harmful government agencies. Who will be next?

Jun 27, 2018 / Michelle Chen

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Refusing to Serve Sarah Sanders Was Wrong Refusing to Serve Sarah Sanders Was Wrong

So why can’t those who sympathize with her see that it’s far more harmful to refuse to serve gay and lesbian couples, as Masterpiece Cakeshop did?

Jun 26, 2018 / David Cole

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From the Muslim Ban to Family Separation, Fight to End Attacks on Immigrants From the Muslim Ban to Family Separation, Fight to End Attacks on Immigrants

From speaking out to joining protests, take action to demand freedom for immigrants.

Jun 26, 2018 / NationAction

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Trump’s Border: Gitmo for Kids Trump’s Border: Gitmo for Kids

The Guantánamo Bay Detention Facility set the stage structurally, institutionally, and legally for what we’ve just witnessed at the border.

Jun 26, 2018 / Karen J. Greenberg

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Hank Aaron Says He’d Reject a White House Invite Hank Aaron Says He’d Reject a White House Invite

One of the greatest to ever play the game said that he stands with the athletes who boycott White House photo ops.

Jun 25, 2018 / Dave Zirin

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Another Black Teen’s Death by Police Brutality Drew Hundreds to Protest in Pittsburgh Another Black Teen’s Death by Police Brutality Drew Hundreds to Protest in Pittsburgh

The unarmed 17-year-old was shot in the back by police. 

Jun 25, 2018 / StudentNation / Jordana Rosenfeld

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Letters From the July 16-23, 2018, Issue Letters From the July 16-23, 2018, Issue

Solidarity forever… The only way home… Naming, shaming…

Jun 21, 2018 / Our Readers

Trump’s Executive Order Turns Family Separation Into Family Incarceration

Trump’s Executive Order Turns Family Separation Into Family Incarceration Trump’s Executive Order Turns Family Separation Into Family Incarceration

It also opens up military bases as detention centers and indicates an intention to reopen the Flores settlement.

Jun 20, 2018 / Julianne Hing

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FIFA’s Weak Attempts to Fight Racism Are on Display at the World Cup in Russia FIFA’s Weak Attempts to Fight Racism Are on Display at the World Cup in Russia

The eviction of “diversity houses” follows a series of racist incidents in the country’s soccer leagues. Will FIFA again do nothing?

Jun 20, 2018 / Andrew Tan-Delli Cicchi and Dave Zirin

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