Racism

All voices Mother Jones Magazine

Trump Will Restore a Confederate Monument in the Nation’s Capital

Since resuming office, President Donald Trump has sought to rewrite American history, rejecting any signs of historical division and exalting some of the nation’s most notorious oppressors. On Monday, the latest chapter of this quest unfolded: The National Park Service (NPS) announced that officials will restore and reinstall a Washington, DC, statue of a Confederate […]


This post has been syndicated from Mother Jones, where it was published under this address.

, , , ,

Trump Will Restore a Confederate Monument in the Nation’s Capital Read Post »

All voices Mother Jones Magazine

Anti-Immigrant Language Is Rising—Even on the Left

During the 2025 Grammy Awards—the same night he made outdated quips about Colombian cocaine when speaking about Shakira—host Trevor Noah joked that 13,000 members of the Recording Academy had voted for the night’s winners—before adding, “and 20 million illegal immigrants.” The joke led to massive backlash online and an eyeroll from Doechii on the night. […]


This post has been syndicated from Mother Jones, where it was published under this address.

, , , ,

Anti-Immigrant Language Is Rising—Even on the Left Read Post »

All voices Mother Jones Magazine

Ibram X. Kendi vs. America’s “Antiracism Backlash”

Just a few years ago, historian and activist Dr. Ibram X. Kendi seemed to be everywhere. At the height of the Black Lives Matter movement, Kendi became one of the leading voices on racism in America—and particularly what he described as antiracism. In 2019, his book How to Be an Antiracist became a best-seller. And […]


This post has been syndicated from Mother Jones, where it was published under this address.

, , , , , ,

Ibram X. Kendi vs. America’s “Antiracism Backlash” Read Post »

All voices Mother Jones Magazine

Mamdani Skewers Racist Critics With Delightful Video

As Zohran Mamdani, the democratic socialist who made history last month with his stunning victory in the Democratic primary for New York City mayor, continues to rake in powerful endorsements, he made a scheduling announcement: He’s on a brief trip to celebrate his February nuptials with “family and friends.” Such bland news wouldn’t normally require […]


This post has been syndicated from Mother Jones, where it was published under this address.

, , , ,

Mamdani Skewers Racist Critics With Delightful Video Read Post »

All voices Truth Out

Jewish Safety Will Not Come Through More Guns, Policing, and Repression

The best route to Jewish community safety lies in building solidarity with all marginalized groups.


This post has been syndicated from Truthout, where it was published under this address.

, , , , , , , ,

Jewish Safety Will Not Come Through More Guns, Policing, and Repression Read Post »

All voices Truth Out

Supporters Rally Behind Political Prisoner Who Stopped White Supremacist Attack

Activists converged on Anderson, Indiana, to demand the release of two Black men who stood up to racist prison guards.


This post has been syndicated from Truthout, where it was published under this address.

, , , , ,

Supporters Rally Behind Political Prisoner Who Stopped White Supremacist Attack Read Post »

All voices Mother Jones Magazine

Report: Police Killings Rose in the Five Years After George Floyd’s Murder

Five years ago today, George Floyd, a 46-year-old unarmed Black man, was murdered by Derek Chauvin, a white police officer, in Minneapolis. The harrowing footage of the murder—in which Chauvin kneeled on Floyd’s neck for more than nine minutes after a nearby store clerk alleged he tried to purchase cigarettes with a counterfeit $20 bill—sparked […]


This post has been syndicated from Mother Jones, where it was published under this address.

, , , , , , , ,

Report: Police Killings Rose in the Five Years After George Floyd’s Murder Read Post »

All voices Truth Out

“War on Terror” Paved the Way for Erosion of the Rule of Law We See Under Trump

Anti-democratic post-9/11 policies have resurged because of failure to take measures to prevent their recurrence.


This post has been syndicated from Truthout, where it was published under this address.

, , , , ,

“War on Terror” Paved the Way for Erosion of the Rule of Law We See Under Trump Read Post »

Scroll to Top