How We Can Break the Cycle of Pain From Mass Violence
Care for those hurt. Care for those who will be accused. And care for ourselves. That’s how we’ll grow together, rather than tear apart.
Rinku Sen shares her words of wisdom.
A Synopsis (in Progress) of the Senate’s Immigration Bill
Seth Freed Wessler has been reading the 844-page piece of legislation. For updates as we work through the bill’s details, follow our What’s in the Bill tag.
Who Was the Real Jackie Robinson?
With the release of the Hollywood film about Jackie Robinson’s first year in the racially segregated major leagues, Jamilah King explores the racial politics and legacy of the baseball trailblazer.
History Would Repeat Itself if Boston Derailed Immigration Reform American lawmakers have generally responded to acts of mass violence, whether by U.S. citizens or foreigners, with anti-immigration laws and a retreat from reform.
Here’s Video of CNN Spreading Rumors About a ‘Dark Skinned’ Boston Suspect On Wednesday afternoon a handful of news outlets falsely reported that an arrest had been made in the Boston bombings. CNN took it a step further by reporting the supposed suspect was “brown-skinned.”
Meet Skylar Diggins, the WNBA Draft Pick With Social Media Sex Appeal Skylar Diggins, the Notre Dame point guard just added to the WNBA’s Tulsa Shock, is one of the most talented ballers in the country. In the age of Twitter, will a focus on her appearance become a dangerous distraction?
Police Sergeant Caught With Trayvon Martin Shooting Targets Says: Sorry I’m Not Sorry The Port Canaveral, Fla., Port Authority police sergeant who was fired after he brought shooting targets resembling Trayvon Martin to a firearms training says he’s the victim of another sergeant’s political agenda.
Tim Wise on Understanding the Power of Whiteness, Terrorism and Privilege Anti-racist writer and educator Tim Wise: “White privilege is knowing that even if the bomber turns out to be white, no one will call for whites to be profiled as terrorists as a result, subjected to special screening, or threatened with deportation.”
Watch Maria Tallchief, Barrier-Breaking Prima Ballerina, Perform ‘Firebird’ Maria Tallchief, the first Native American prima ballerina of the New York City Ballet, died last Thursday at age 88.
Magic Johnson’s Fabulously Gay Son Doesn’t Care About Haters He’s the son of NBA legend and businessman Magic Johnson, he’s out and proud, and he has the complete support of his high-profile parents.
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