English-Only Laws Have a Disturbing History
Beyond forming the basis to deny American identity to certain groups, English-only laws neglect the unique contributions of Americans from different backgrounds.
‘Stand Your Ground’ Laws Encourage Dangerous Vigilantism
Some Americans call the cops on black people for frivolous reasons. Others appoint themselves judge, jury, and — sometimes — executioner.
Black Panther Disembarks From The Roles Black Actors Have Traditionally Been Pigeonholed Into
The evolution of Black roles in film, from Mammy to T’Challa.
Racism is Literally Killing African-American Mothers
The chronic stress of racism endangers black moms of all kinds — from Serena Williams to Erica Garner.
I Have the Right to Own a Gun, But Not to Basic Needs
State and local governments should enact Economic Bills of Rights to redefine human rights for the 21st century.
Death by Traffic Stop
Black people are twice as likely to be pulled over as whites — and three times more likely to experience the use of force afterward.
They’re Killing Us. Help Us Stop Them.
From Orlando to Washington, a culture of fear and bigotry is taking hold of this country. We can stop it together.
Gender Explained: How the Obama Administration Is Getting It Right on Gender Identity
While society catches up with science, we need legal protections to stop discrimination and violence against people who identify as transgender.
The Accessibility of Health Coverage
Those with disabilities are more likely to be poor and jobless than those without, making Medicaid’s expansion more important than ever.
Those Bad Old Days Are Still with Us
“The Help” is drawing attention to today’s domestic workers.
Belen, Posada Del Migrante (Bethlehem, the Migrant’s Shelter) and the Suffering of Central American Migrants
It was a radical humanitarian endeavor.
Unemployed for Life?
Millions of jobless Americans can’t get work precisely because they’re out of work.
Segregation Still Strong 150 Years after the Civil War Began
Maybe racial discrimination will truly fade someday, but don’t count on it for now.