The Promises—and Illusions—of Racial Progress Under Trump
Two very different visits to the National Museum of African American History and Culture — one before Trump, one after — reminded…
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The J20 Raid and the Trump Protest That Never Ended
State tactics work by isolating activists; the Dead City Legal Posse is holding them together. By Malcolm Harris…
Alabama’s Church Police Captures the Rule of ‘Order’ Over ‘Law’ in the Age of Trump
The emergence of a religiously oriented private police force is a logical conclusion of law enforcement’s move toward…
‘Get Out’ and the Constraints on Black Violence, Even in Black-Made Art
Jordan Peele pushed boundaries with his depiction of black male violence in Get Out. But there seem to be some lines even Peele didn’t feel ready to cross.
The Dangerous Delusion of the Big, Scary Black Man
New research shows black men are seen as larger, stronger, and more threatening than similarly built whites. By…
Confronting Race and Colonialism in Contemporary America
In his latest book, Chris Hayes urges white Americans to take black suffering seriously.
To Better Understand the Future of Protest, We Need to Look at Its Past
Historical examples show us that change movements gain power through pressure tactics that disrupt politics as usual. By…
Tactical Lessons From the Civil Rights Movement
If the anti-Trump movement wants to learn from the 1960s, we need to be more honest about what…
‘Get Out’ is a Welcome Rejection of the White Savior
In Jordan Peele’s directorial debut, the victims are black—and so are the heroes.
Jeff Sessions Wants to Scale Back on Civil Rights Lawsuits
Attorney General Jeff Sessions plans to have the Department of Justice scale back on lawsuits against police departments…