American Immigration Policies Brutalize Vulnerable Migrants
World Refugee Day reminds us how the U.S. doesn’t follow its own immigration laws—and that race, gender, and class can mean the difference between life and death.
Bigotry
The Far Right and Anti-Trans Movements’ Unholy Alliance
Trans people have been under assault, by GOP legislators, the Religious Right, white nationalists—and anti-trans feminists. And it's now escalating to an all-out war.
Bigotry Does Not Belong in Progressive Politics
When your base is composed of unreformed bigots, you become dependent on them to get re-elected. Does the Left really want to appease these people for votes?
“Civility” Does Not Lead to Equality
Discrimination is being kicked out of a restaurant for being transgender. Not for enabling policies that discriminate against being transgender.
SCOTUS Ruling For Bigoted Baker Is A Blow to Civil Rights
In a historic ruling, the court sided with Masterpiece Cakeshop, opening the door for sanctioned discrimination and creating a mess for lower courts to interpret the law.
Is This the America We Deserve?
Our nation was built on a legacy of hate. So why are we so surprised that we elected a craven, defiantly ignorant fascistic administration to lord over us?
The Right Wing’s War on Diversity in Higher Ed
There may be more students and faculty of color at colleges and universities around the country. But they have to watch what they say in and out of the classroom if they want to stay on campus.