SystemicRacism

DOD ordered the military to address extremism—investigation reflects more ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’

As the world watched a terrorist mob attack the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, the fallout showed a more sinister reality. Of the thousands of supporters of former President Donald Trump who stormed the …

Wed Dec 29, 2021

Systemic inequality is leaving trillions on the table

Many of us will take a moment over Thanksgiving to give thanks for our good fortune, however small or great. My sincere hope for those who read this is that the words of the women I interviewed, when …

Sun Nov 28, 2021

Don't believe the hype. 'Cancel culture' has been co-opted, weaponized to punish Black, brown folks

A new Hill-HarrisX poll found that 69% of registered voters believe that “cancel culture” unfairly punishes people for their past misdeeds. But is everyone “canceled” the same? And when did it become …

Tue Nov 16, 2021

Despite clemency, Oklahoma may execute Julius Jones this week, an expert explains why

Just a few days following the horrifying last moments of John Marion Grant’s execution in late October, in a 3-1 vote, the Oklahoma State Pardon and Parole Board granted clemency to another death row …

Mon Nov 15, 2021

Analysis of police bodycams confirms what Black people know: Cops treat white people better

“This is a nice car you’re driving. You sure it’s yours?” he said, the implication of grand theft auto barely going unsaid. “I pulled you over because I thought you might be lost,” she said, in a tone …

Mon Jul 19, 2021

Yikes. Mike Pence is getting ready for 2024, talking Capitol insurrection and systemic racism

Donald Trump’s cast-off wingman made his second public speech since leaving office, speaking in New Hampshire on Thursday. Mike Pence, still trying to figure out his place in the Republican Party …

Fri Jun 4, 2021

Mitch McConnell tells reporters The 1619 Project aims to ‘denigrate and downgrade’ U.S. history

The New York Times’ 1619 Project was created in order to refocus American history on its story of race and economics. The 1619 date is a reminder of the first enslaved Africans brought by ship to the …

Wed Jun 2, 2021

A tale of two appraisals: White man gets $100K higher value than Black woman

Despite there being laws in place against it, companies that value homes for sale or refinancing often discriminate. Multiple cases have been reported in which people of color have noted that their …

Sat May 15, 2021

Tom Cotton wants to punish ‘liberal’ universities with a new tax act. Jen Psaki has questions

At Thursday’s White House press briefing, press secretary Jen Psaki fielded questions about Israel and Palestine, the CDC’s evolving public health recommendations, and what was happening with the …

Fri May 14, 2021