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Introducing David Theo Goldberg’s “Sites of Race”
Racist expression and exclusion are denied their social origin and systemic content, reduced to matters of private discrimination.

Beyond Survival: Organizing to End Human Trafficking of Domestic Workers
The main arenas of the trafficking debate have focused on trafficking of sex workers and children. Those who have been trafficked for the purpose of supplying low-cost domestic work …

Tens of Thousands Join North Carolina Moral March to Protest GOP Takeover, Racism and Islamophobia
Tens of thousands gathered Saturday in Raleigh for what organizers are calling one of the largest civil rights rallies in the South since the Selma to Montgomery march in …

Some Thoughts on Mercy: An Essay on Race and Redemption
A journey into the world of racial hurt, degradation and separateness holds out the fragile possibility of redemption.

People Over Profit: How to Promote Peace in Congo this Valentine’s Day
Top jewelers supporting conflict-free gold trade include Tiffany, Zales and Kay.

Bob Marley at Seventy: One Love Now More Than Ever
Bob Marley devoted himself to his cause just as much as King or Mandela; he was just working with different tools, in a different genre, so to speak.

United States Government Lawyers Told Gitmo Authorities That Force Feeding Is “Never Acceptable” Under Medical Ethical Standards
It is unclear whether Guantanamo ever permits medical staff who have ethical qualms about force-feeding not to participate.

“The Power of the People”: “Selma” Director Ava DuVernay on Fight for Civil Rights, Voting Equality
In an extended interview with “Selma” director Ava DuVernay, we broadcast excerpts from her Oscar-nominated film.

Special Report: Money and Lies in Anti-Human Trafficking NGOs
Despite enormous budgets, it's not clear anti-trafficking organizations can possibly be accomplishing what they claim.

New Film on Jordan Davis Captures Family’s Struggle to Convict White Vigilante
A new film takes on the killing of 17-year-old Jordan Davis.