
Talk is better than war, but those who are willing to turn a blind eye to the futility of talks in the past three years since the fall of Mali…
Talk is better than war, but those who are willing to turn a blind eye to the futility of talks in the past three years since the fall of Mali…
Association with France’s colonial history and neocolonial policies are likely to handicap Washington throughout Africa in the medium to long term. By Ken Opalo, An Africanist Perspective — I: Important…
By Valante Maria, Medium — A recent incident at the Montgomery Alabama riverfront has ignited profound discussions about the complex struggles faced by black Americans and the importance of unity…
As president, Trump normalized racism. Now U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan has been assigned to his felony case tied to the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection. *Originally published Wednesday, August, 2,…
By Ben Jealous — More than one million Americans told the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) last week that they aren’t willing to wait any longer. Their comments insisting that EPA…
Once considered a novelty in school, hip-hop has spawned an array of educational programs and initiatives that are reshaping the way educators teach and how students learn. By Toby Jenkins,…
By William Hartung, TomDispatch — Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock for the past few months, you’re undoubtedly aware that award-winning director Christopher Nolan has released a new film about Robert…
By Ben Jealous — The last Apollo mission launched a few weeks before I was born. I grew up hearing people describe an audacious goal as a “moonshot.” What excites…
The short answer is probably not. But the movement is 10 years old and, after several controversies, public opinion is down. Some want a new strategy. By Erika D. Smith,…
By Assistant Democratic Leader James E. Clyburn (SC-06) — There is an increased focus on “Bidenomics” as President Joe Biden and his administration implement and communicate his economic policy agenda…
By Ben Jealous — A year in which there are only three races for governor’s seats, all in the Deep South, wouldn’t normally create a lot of political speculation. Kentucky’s…
After a devastating Supreme Court decision, the House member and veteran educator has a plan that brings essential perspective to the defense of race-conscious admissions. By John Nichols, The Nation…