Kai Wright

Kai Wright is editorial director of Colorlines.com and an Alfred Knobler Fellow of The Nation Institute.

Latest from Kai Wright

Op-Ed

Why Alton Sterling and Philando Castile Are Dead

We have too much law enforcement, too deeply enmeshed in our lives, and that fact is making us less, not more safe.

by: Kai Wright,; The Nation

July 7, 2016

Op-Ed

Are Lawmakers Listening? The Consumer Watchdog Vote Will Tell

The scene in lower Manhattan yesterday evening was remarkable. A broad swath of union locals and community organizations brought out their members. Students from colleges around the country…

by: Kai Wright,; Colorlines.com

October 10, 2011

Op-Ed

It’s President Obama Who Needs to “Stop Complaining’" and Get to Work

President Obama’s speech to the Congressional Black Caucus’ annual meeting this past weekend shouldn’t have even been news. As a whole, it was unremarkable. He offered up his…

by: Kai Wright,; Colorlines

October 4, 2011

Op-Ed

The Racial Wealth Gap’s Larger Than Ever. Here’s How It Will Destroy Us

This morning features two large and frustrating pieces of economic news. One: Washington's silly fight over a fake debt crisis (rather than the real debt crisis) isn't likely…

by: Kai Wright,; ColorLines

July 29, 2011

Op-Ed

The Ability to Kill Osama Bin Laden Does Not Make America Great

Osama Bin Laden, evil incarnate, has justified so, so much American violence in the 21st century. We have launched two wars and executed God knows how many covert…

by: Kai Wright,; Color Lines

May 3, 2011

The “Incoherent Bigotry” of Would-Be Senator Sharron Angle

US Senate hopeful Sharron Angle is on a roll. Not only has she aired a campaign ad so openly racist it could make Jesse Helms blush, she’s also…

by: Kai Wright,; ColorLines | Report

October 8, 2010

White Wealth and Black Debt Shot Up in “Growth” Years

The wealth gap between Blacks and Whites has grown by fourfold over the course of Generation X’s lifetime, exploding to $95,000, a study released today found. And the…

by: Kai Wright,; ColorLines

May 18, 2010