Tag: racism
Trump responds to Charlottesville violence
White nationalist groups have lauded Trump for his response, both at the rally and online.
100 years ago, black people marched down 5th Avenue to declare...
The “Silent Protest Parade” was the first mass demonstration of its kind and marked a pivotal moment in civil rights history.
Stop making excuses for hateful white men
Racism – not mental illness – was behind the killings on the Portland train. Let’s call it what it is so we can deal with it.
Trump is the symptom, not the disease
Our failure to defend those who are demonized and persecuted leaves us all demonized and persecuted.
4 not-so-easy ways to dismantle racism in the food system
Our food system is built on stolen land and exploited labor. Here’s what we can do to fix it.
State senator resigns after using racial slurs
“All of us are accountable for our actions and comments.”
Five faces of dystopia
Never before has a government been so completely fused with business.
How American life continued to deteriorate in 2016
We're living in an era of suicide in America, in parallel with our era of inequality.
Here are the most racially bigoted right-wing media segments of 2016
Here are the most bigoted stories and statements from right-wing media figures over the last year
No, CNN, Trump hasn’t denounced racism
He’s been too busy denouncing Hamilton and SNL and leveraging the presidency for profit.
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Sierra Club sounds alarm, nominee Lee Zeldin ‘unqualified’ to head EPA
“The best-case scenario is that the EPA will lose four years in the fight for the planet. The worst-case scenario should send a shudder down your spine.”
David Huitema confirmed as ethics Czar amid fears of Trump’s return and conflict of...
As Trump’s second term looms, the Senate confirmed David Huitema to lead the Office of Government Ethics. Advocates praise the move, but critics warn of a tough road ahead for government accountability.
House passes bill granting Treasury power to shut down nonprofits without evidence, sparking free...
Legislation dubbed the “nonprofit killer” faces backlash over potential threats to free speech and civil liberties.
143 million Americans may be exposed to toxic ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water
Millions of Americans face exposure to toxic PFAS chemicals in drinking water, with new EPA data revealing the extent of contamination and fears of regulatory rollbacks under a Trump administration.
How climate change threatens HIV care in vulnerable US communities
These disasters not only wreak havoc on infrastructure and displace communities, but also disrupt access to critical healthcare services.