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Black Like Me? “Bridgerton” and the Fantasy of a Non-Racist Past

Black Like Me? “Bridgerton” and the Fantasy of a Non-Racist Past Black Like Me? “Bridgerton” and the Fantasy of a Non-Racist Past

We can imagine a world where the only thing wrong with racial inequality is that non-white people are not allowed to share in the spoils of empire—but would we really want to live ...

Apr 4, 2022 / Feature / Gary Younge

A Blind Eye

A Blind Eye A Blind Eye

Rabid Response.

Apr 1, 2022 / Steve Brodner

Why Does the Media Care More About “the Slap” Than Trump’s Missing Call Logs?

Why Does the Media Care More About “the Slap” Than Trump’s Missing Call Logs? Why Does the Media Care More About “the Slap” Than Trump’s Missing Call Logs?

After helping to create the former president, the mainstream media still does not know how to cover him.

Apr 1, 2022 / Elie Mystal

Feminism Is Intersectional

Feminism Is Intersectional Feminism Is Intersectional

Gender justice and environmental justice go hand in hand.

Apr 1, 2022 / OppArt / Andrea Arroyo

It’s Time to End Forced Arbitration Completely

It’s Time to End Forced Arbitration Completely It’s Time to End Forced Arbitration Completely

Congress essentially admitted that forced arbitration is a corrupt practice—but only banned it in one area.

Apr 1, 2022 / Bryce Covert

The El Cerrito High School entrance on March 10.

Military Personnel Searched Students at a California High School Military Personnel Searched Students at a California High School

Black students reportedly told their parents when they went home that day that they were singled out for particularly intrusive searches and interrogations.

Apr 1, 2022 / StudentNation / Sasha Abramsky

The Nomination Black Women Have Been Waiting For

The Nomination Black Women Have Been Waiting For The Nomination Black Women Have Been Waiting For

We have more than earned this seat at the most powerful table in our country.

Apr 1, 2022 / Candace Bond-Theriault

As States Shed Masking Requirements, Uncertainty Lingers for Those Behind Bars

As States Shed Masking Requirements, Uncertainty Lingers for Those Behind Bars As States Shed Masking Requirements, Uncertainty Lingers for Those Behind Bars

Inconsistencies abound at a time when the next surge may be just around the corner, imposing more isolation and greater restrictions on incarcerated people.

Apr 1, 2022 / Victoria Law

Farm equipment seen from above a harvested field.

You Can’t Isolate the Food Crisis From the Climate Crisis You Can’t Isolate the Food Crisis From the Climate Crisis

Interrupted food exports from Russia and Ukraine could have disastrous consequences for regions that are already food insecure due in part to climate change.

Apr 1, 2022 / Andrew McCormick

Supreme Injustices

Supreme Injustices Supreme Injustices

Courting disaster.

Mar 31, 2022 / OppArt / Robbie Conal

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