This Country Needs a Truth and Reconciliation Process on Violence Against African Americans
byAmerica has a long history of violence against black citizens. What response can disrupt patterns set by centuries of racism?
Race
The Working-Class Wounds Hidden Behind Trump Voters’ Racism
byIf we listen carefully to Trump’s supporters, we can hear their desire for progressive policies.
I Assumed It Was Racism—It Was Patriarchy
byWhy are some women more invisible than others? To grow new anti-patriarchal movements like Black Lives Matter, we need to start opening our eyes.
The Choice of Patriotism
byInclusive patriotism is our national creed. It is born of hope. Mean-spirited, exclusive patriotism is new to our shores. It is born of fear.
San Francisco: Wait, Black People Live HERE???
byIt came as a big surprise when a black man in modern-day San Francisco (which remains de facto segregated) was made to feel unwelcome at his new, upscale apartment building.
Europe Goes American, and That Ain’t Good
byThe same racial, religious, and ethnic tensions that have long divided America are now unraveling Northern Europe’s bonds of solidarity.
A Tale of Two Zip Codes
byWhat determines how long we live? Inequality—it even reduces the lifespan of our society’s “winners.”
Why is the Racial Wealth Gap Widening? And What Should be Done to Reverse It?
byWhat can we do to help all Americans accumulate wealth?
Truth Be Told: What Is ‘White’?
byHear personal stories about being white in America today, dealing with racial conflict, and finding ways to help advance equality.
Why Bernie’s Democratic Socialism Doesn’t Make Him Anti-Zionist
bySomeone can be pro-Israel and critical of Israeli policies at the same time. The one candidate in this American presidential campaign to express this kind of support for Israel is Bernie Sanders.