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Is mass incarceration the new caste system?After the dismantling of segregation nearly a half-century ago, African Americans have made tremendous strides: winning the right to vote, upward economic mobility and even the presidency. But alongside these achievements, something else happened -- the prison population exploded. More » |
Trayvon tragedy shows need for deracializing violenceWhen it comes to America's racial past and present, lies and snake oil are sold in many colors. In the wake of the Trayvon Martin tragedy, conservatives in media have sought to deflect from the racism and racial profiling that precipitated his untimely death by referencing the broader social malaise of supposed "black-on-black violence." More » |
Exodus of corporate support shines light on ALECA swift exodus of corporate support from the little-known but powerful American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) has shined light on the group's efforts to spread conservative and corporate-backed legislation to state and local governments. More » |
