The Prescient Warnings of the Kerner Commission
In his new book, historian Steven M. Gillon revisits the presidential commission created to investigate the riots of 1967.
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More Evidence That Racism and Sexism Were Key to Trump’s Victory
A new analysis finds attitudes about gender and race were far better predictors of support for Trump than personal economic woes.
Racism Declined During the Black Lives Matter Campaign
New research suggests those impassioned rallies and demonstrations may have had a positive impact.
How to Fight Anti-Semitism in the Trump Era
Jonathan Weisman's new book argues that American Jews need to focus less on Israel and more on social justice.
‘No One Else Was Greeted in Their Ancestral Language’: Ryan Zinke’s Misguided Japanese Greeting
Zinke's Japanese-language gaffe shows his true colors when it comes to who can truly be considered American.
Gang Databases Are a Life Sentence for Black and Latino Communities
Ending up on a gang database if you're brown or black is easy—you only have to be suspected of association. Getting off a gang database? That's much harder.
Black Candidates Are Punished for Ambiguous Rhetoric
New research finds studied slipperiness on the issues can help candidates for office—depending on their race.
‘White Flight’ Remains a Reality
New research finds many white suburbanites are motivated to move when their neighborhood becomes more ethnically diverse.
Dispatches: The Lasting Impact of Racial Trauma
News and notes from Pacific Standard staff and contributors.