It’s a pernicious stereotype—and downright lazy journalism.
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Interpreting Joe Biden Is More Complicated Than You Think
He displays a real understanding of the challenges facing poor families, but he still hasn’t fully explained his views on race.
Posted inPolitical Animal
Crossing Enemy Lines
The Best of Enemies tells of an unlikely friendship between a civil rights activist and a Ku Klux Klan leader.
Posted inFeatured, Political Animal
We Don’t Need a Black James Bond. We Need a New Black Secret Agent.
If Hollywood wants more diversity, it can start by creating original characters.
Posted inPolitical Animal
What Whiteness Looks Like From a Black Perspective
Ta-Nehisi Coates has held up a mirror to white America saying, ‘this is what we see when we look at you.’
Posted inPolitical Animal
Trump Wants to Lead a Race War
In Arizona speech, Trump made clear that he wants to lead a movement of white supremacists.
Posted inFeatured, Politics
Trump Presents Democrats an Opportunity on Affirmative Action
Trump hopes his latest move will help launch another round of the culture wars, but he’s exposed his flank.
Posted inFeatured, Politics
What John McCain Really Showed Us
By admonishing his colleagues to work together for the good of the country, McCain showed why we shouldn’t write off his character and credibility.
Posted inPolitics
To Win in 2018, Democrats Need to Go on the Offensive in the Voting Wars
If Republicans succeed in rigging the 2018 election, Trump’s unpopularity won’t matter.
Posted inJune/July/August 2017, Magazine
Battle of the Banned
The Slants, an Asian American rock band, are heroes to libertarians in a battle with the U.S. government.
