The 1994 crime bill turned crimes like carjacking into capital offenses—with expensive and discriminatory results.
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Posted inPolitical Animal
Not All Evangelical Christians Are White Conservative Trump Supporters
A “Declaration by American Evangelicals Concerning Donald Trump” was signed by over 80 Christian leaders.
Posted inPolitical Animal
Trump Divides NFL Along Racial Lines
An integrated workplace doesn’t necessarily mean more tolerance.
Posted inThe Grade
Seven Resources to Help Education Journalists Avoid Racial Blind Spots
These resources can help education reporters cover schools with greater cultural sensitivity and awareness of their own biases.
Posted inPolitical Animal
How the Police Help Criminals
If a community doesn’t feel safe around police, they won’t call them for help.
Posted inEducation, K-12
Special “Wraparound” Services Do a Lot for Black Children – But They Aren’t the Solution to Bad Policy Decisions
But they aren’t the solution to bad policy decisions.
Posted inPolitical Animal
Racists Have Gotten Permission to Reject GOP’s Political Correctness
It’s not just a Southern Strategy.
Posted inEducation, K-12
Even Preschool Teachers Can Be Guilty of Racially Stereotyping Black Babies
A new study confirms what students have witnessed firsthand.
Posted inPolitical Animal
The Perils of Clinging to White Male Privilege
It can make you a sucker for Donald Trump.
Posted inPolitical Animal
Racism Is Playing a Central Role in This Election
Just look at Trump’s supposed outreach to African Americans.
