Muhammad Ali Understood the Racist Roots of War and Militarism
And he called them out fearlessly.
Sadiq Khan and the End of Islamophobia
The victory of Sadiq Khan has “normalized” Muslims in UK politics in much the same way that JFK normalized Catholics in American politics. But American Muslims are still waiting for their JFK moment.
American Schools Are Criminalizing Black Girls
Black girls are the fastest-growing segment of the juvenile justice system — a trend worsened by the presence of cops in classrooms.
It’s Time to Get Cops Out of Schools
There’s only one way to make sure no more young girls are body-slammed by uniformed officers.
Class and The Movement for Black Lives
In this special edition of imixwhatilike! we hosted a panel focused on class politics within the movement for Black lives.
Trump Dominates Super Tuesday by Channeling Resentment
Frances Fox Piven & IPS board member James Early talk with Paul Jay about Trump’s appeal to sections of the white working class.
Where Do We Go From Here
IPS’s Phyllis Bennis joins a line up of special guests for an inter-generational teach-In on the triple evils of militarism, economic exploitation, racism.
Progressives Should Stop Underestimating Trump’s Appeal
The billionaire bigot may be uncouth in the extreme, but his personal style and hardline attitude resonate with a surprisingly large bloc of American voters.
Why a 100 Woman Pilgrimage for Immigration Reform Matters
The one hundred mile trek was meant to amplify the pope’s message: globalization of migration requires a globalization of charity and cooperation.
A Racist Wake-Up Call
After Ahmed Mohamed’s ordeal, there’s no denying that Americans still harbor misguided feelings about Muslims.
Pope, Post-partisanship, and Prisons
Can the pope’s emphasis on criminal justice reform begin to shift the ideological landscape in Washington?
Trump Takes on the World
Donald Trump’s not-so-veiled racism, crude economic populism, and male bravado make him the closest thing the U.S. has to an authentic European-style fascist.
Scapegoating Immigrants Isn’t the Answer
Routine traffic stops shouldn’t rip families apart.
Byline Inequality Matters
The editorial service I run has gotten less male but remains too pale.
Bernie’s Missed Opportunity
To move his campaign forward, Bernie Sanders must consider the intersection of climate change and structural racism.