FBI: Hate Crimes Skyrocketing Under Trump Presidency
Violent right-wing extremists are more emboldened than ever by hateful rhetoric from Trump and Republicans.
White Districts Elected 9 New Black House Members
The blue wave had some black riders.
The Far-Reaching Impact Of Jeff Sessions’ Final Order
Just before he left, the departing attorney-general adopted a policy to limit the Justice Department’s ability to oversee abusive police departments
Trump Insults Black Reporter For Question On ‘Nationalism’
Trump is a proud racist, but he thinks it’s ‘racist’ to ask him about it.
Fox News Finally Stops Running Racist Trump Ad
NBC, which had aired the ad during “Sunday Night Football,” was the first to announce it would no longer be airing it—and after that, Fox News made the same announcement.
Report: Trump Insisted On Racist Campaign Ad
But a new CNN report Monday revealed that this wasn’t how his campaign leadership wanted to close out the midterm season.
Michael Cohen: Trump Often Made Racist Remarks
It was a stunning revelation — but also not that surprising.
Florida’s Ex-GOP Chair Rips Trump Over Blatantly Racist Ad
The ad depicts convicted cop killer Luis Bracamontes, who was sentenced to death earlier this year, smiling in a courtroom in Sacramento, California while bragging about his crimes.
Kanye West Dumping Trump? ‘I’ve Been Used’
There is speculation Trump’s attack on birthright citizenship might have been the last straw for him.
Is Trump Anti-Semitic — Or Just An Enabler?
After a gunman carried out a devastating mass shooting at a synagogue, many suggested Trump’s rhetoric has played into this form of hate.
Trump Feeds White Resentment
Donald Trump waltzed into the presidency with coded but unmistakable appeals to the racial resentments of aggrieved white people
Fox Judge: White House Is Inciting Racist Fears Over The ‘Caravan’
Regrettably, the book has been seen in the West Wing of the White House.
Report: Voters Reject GOP’s Anti-Muslim Hate Campaign
Republican hopefuls want to be like Trump, but voters are rejecting the message of hate.
GOP Senate Candidate Compares Michelle Obama To ‘Bonzo’
“I do miss Nancy Reagan. Ronald even more. Speaking of Bedtime for Bonzo, I think even that chimp stood up straighter than Michelle. Uh-oh, someone is going to make a comment.”
GOP Retains Power Only By Gaming The System
This is a civics lesson in minority rule, a seminar in authoritarian assertiveness.
Lawsuit Filed Against GA GOP Nominee In Vote Suppression Scheme
Republican Brian Kemp is trying to deny minority voters the right to vote. In Georgia. In 2018.
Even In Baseball, No Escape From Censorious Busybodies
While unintentional, I apologize for my choice of words.”
With Racist Attacks On Immigrants, Trump Bolsters MS-13 Gang
The former head of the Drug Enforcement Agency slammed Trump’s extreme rhetoric as hurtful to law enforcement.
A String Of Hope
Every morning in our home, one of the first things I see is a necklace I cherish but have never worn.
Indicted Rep. Hunter Flips Out In Racist Rant
Republican Rep. Duncan Hunter said Muslims are ‘disgusting,’ spouted white nationalist talking points, and tried to link his opponent to Islamic terrorists.
No Integrity Or Consistency In Trump Immigration Policy
But — psst — guess who just set aside his immigrant-bashing tantrums long enough to benefit his own family?
Indicted NY Congressman Runs Openly Racist Ad
This week, Collins released his first attack ad on McMurray, titled “Take Him At His Word,” and almost immediately it drew outrage.
How The GOP Bars African-Americans From Voting, Jim Crow Style
The Republican Congress has bottled up bills that could prevent disenfranchisement of African-Americans and other minorities as part of their effort to retain control of Congress.
Don’t Buy Serena’s Self-Pitying Melodrama
A very great player, Serena Williams has had several memorable meltdowns at the Open.
Convictions Are Too Rare In Police Slayings
In the last decade or so, as police shootings of unarmed black men and women have become more thoroughly scrutinized, I’ve kept my own private accounting of the worst of them.