Straight outta everywhere: Learning to listen in the "racial conversation"
The white dominant culture is more interested in critiquing the rap music rather than critiquing the conditions to which the music bears witness.
Laquan McDonald killing exposes edifice of brutal oppression
The veil is being lifted from an entire interdependent system of institutionalized racism and oppression and its ugly inner workings.
Laquan McDonald killing underlines need to radically reconstruct criminal justice system
Everyone pressing for justice understands that appropriate actions against obstructionist public officials need sustained public oversight and engagement every step of the way.
The police story of this murder was a lie
We need a system change here and it's not going to happen unless we, the people make it happen.
Has feminism become a new four-letter word?
Women in the media spotlight have gone on record, for a variety of reasons, refusing to be associated with the word or the movement.
Millennials vs. Baby Boomers: Which is the true problem generation?
Perhaps Baby-Boomers and Millennials shouldn't be as much at odds as the media would want everyone to believe.
Is nation's gain Wisconsin's loss?
It was Scott Walker himself whose continued bragging about how he had taken away the rights of workers in his home state that actually did him in.
The stench of fascism seeps into the 2016 elections
Once one constitutional right is attacked no right is sacred; once one community is scapegoated, no one is safe; once violence is acceptable, our democracy is threatened.
Julian Bond: in the footsteps of Robeson, Du Bois
Julian had faith in the courage of people to fight for justice and equality, and was pleased to do his bit, but he never saw himself as a great leader; that made him one.
In Wisconsin, Labor Day is more significant than ever
My step-dad explained to me what Labor Day as a national holiday was really meant to signify: the 8 hour day, safe working conditions and decent pay.
