The Racial Wealth Gap
As Black Lives Matter protests grow across the nation over policing, the deep economic inequalities that African Americans face are coming to the forefront. In many ways, the gap between…
Prosecutors describe racist slur as Ahmaud Arbery lay dying
BRUNSWICK, Ga. (AP) — A special prosecutor for the state of Georgia said Thursday that evidence in the killing of Ahmaud Arbery shows the young black man was repeatedly boxed…
Kneeling man in Bay Area killed by police who say they mistook hammer for gun
A 22-year-old man was in a half-kneeling position when an officer in a Bay Area city fatally shot him through a police vehicle's windshield, police said Wednesday. Sean Monterrosa, 22,…
We Are Living in a Failed State
The coronavirus didn’t break America. It revealed what was already broken hen the virus came here, it found a country with serious underlying conditions, and it exploited them ruthlessly. Chronic ills—a…
Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam speaks during a press conference after meeting Chinese leadership in Beijing on Wednesday, June 3, 2020. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said the United Kingdom stands ready to open the door to almost 3 million Hong Kong citizens, as the city's leader arrived in Beijing on Wednesday for meetings on a planned national security law that has many worried about their future. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)
Trudy Rubin: U.S. must stand with Hong Kong against Beijing’s efforts to crush its freedoms
A major turning point in U.S.-Chinese relations occurred Thursday. It nominally involves the future of Hong Kong, but has major significance for Washington and the wider world. China’s National People’s…
The Videos That Rocked America. The Song That Knows Our Rage.
Awash in the ghastly video mosaic shot by black people’s cameraphones, I found myself doubled over the kitchen sink. Then a lyric gave me strength. Critic’s Notebook: “The most urgent…
Activist DeRay Mckesson on the protests, the election and what young people can do to spur change
For more than a week, streets in major cities and suburban communities have been packed with people protesting police brutality in the wake of the killing of George Floyd and other unarmed black people…
Biden courts black voters with empathy while Trump delivers real change
Joe Biden recently proclaimed that “we are in a battle for the soul of this nation.” He is correct. We are, in addition, witnessing a serious battle for the hearts and minds…
Obama closes forum: “Just remember, this country was founded on protest”
Former President Barack Obama closed his event on Wednesday with a veiled message to those Americans who have criticized or are worried about the ongoing protests: “Just remember, this country…
Heavy rain brings early end to Washington march; ACLU files lawsuit against Trump administration regarding removal of protesters
The latest news on the protests over the death of George FloydThursday. (This file will be updated throughout the day). 10:02 p.m.: NEW YORK — Protesters stayed on the streets of New York…
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