Racism and Discrimination

Borough Hall Trump Ban Protest

Yemeni Bodega Owners Strike to Say ‘We Are America’ Yemeni Bodega Owners Strike to Say ‘We Are America’

Among the thousands who gathered in Brooklyn were many whose families had been directly affected by Trump’s immigration bans.

Feb 3, 2017 / Julianne Hing

Yemeni community strike

New York’s Immigrants Aren’t Done With Trump New York’s Immigrants Aren’t Done With Trump

Are the outspoken protests by working-class immigrants the beginning of a powerful new front against Trump?

Feb 3, 2017 / Michelle Chen

Barack Obama

Barack Obama Radically Expanded Our Appreciation of African-American History Barack Obama Radically Expanded Our Appreciation of African-American History

By preserving sites that have been central to the black experience, Obama helped revitalize our civic religion.

Feb 2, 2017 / Robert Greene II

Spicer press conference

The History of the State Department’s Dissent Channel—and How Trump Is Trying to Squelch It The History of the State Department’s Dissent Channel—and How Trump Is Trying to Squelch It

If the administration continues this crackdown, we may soon find out what a nation without career diplomats looks like.

Feb 1, 2017 / Hannah Gurman

Trump at Mar-a-Lago

Trump’s Harvest of Shame Trump’s Harvest of Shame

The goal of his Muslim ban is to stampede the public into accepting even more extreme measures in the name of self-defense.

Jan 31, 2017 / William Greider

Tom Tomorrow cartoon

Mad King Donald’s Alternative Facts Mad King Donald’s Alternative Facts

“I’m, like, very smart, believe me!”

Jan 31, 2017 / Tom Tomorrow

Asking for a Friend: Can a Non-Muslim Woman Wear a Hijab for Fashion?

Asking for a Friend: Can a Non-Muslim Woman Wear a Hijab for Fashion? Asking for a Friend: Can a Non-Muslim Woman Wear a Hijab for Fashion?

Plus: Dealing with allies that are bullies.

Jan 31, 2017 / Liza Featherstone

Immigration ban protests

Refugees Are Welcome Here! Refugees Are Welcome Here!

New York City finds itself on the front lines of the fight against Trump’s Muslim ban.

Jan 30, 2017 / Michelle Chen

Isaiah Dupree holds a sign as demonstrators gather at Washington Square Park

How to Fight Trump’s Racist Immigration Policies How to Fight Trump’s Racist Immigration Policies

Contact your representatives, get involved locally, and learn about what’s at stake.

Jan 27, 2017 / Ariana Rosas Cárdenas

Women's March on Washington

The Women’s March Succeeded Because It Spoke to Women’s Outrage The Women’s March Succeeded Because It Spoke to Women’s Outrage

The success of the marches should put the critique of “identity politics” as divisive dead end to rest, once and for all.

Jan 23, 2017 / Katha Pollitt

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