Truthout
Racial Justice
Biden Acknowledged Crime Bill “Mistake” Because of Massive Grassroots Pressure
Biden’s admission highlights the importance of continued pressure on politicians on racial justice issues.
Trump Has Stoked White Supremacy and Led Police to Act Outside the Law
Jeremy Scahill says that Donald Trump has opened the door for the most extremist views of the Republican Party.
12 States Have Racist Laws Denying Cash Aid to Families Having Another Child
Family cap policies extend a legacy of reproductive control and punishment of Black women in cash assistance programs.
Black Civil Rights Leaders Fear Barrett “Invites a Return to a Racist Past”
Leaders of five prominent organizations agreed that Amy Coney Barrett was alarmingly evasive on questions about racism.
Indigenous Children Could Be in Danger With an Amy Coney Barrett Nomination
Overturning the Indian Child Welfare Act could deal a huge blow to tribal sovereignty.
Many Places Refuse to Abandon Columbus Day — But They Are Losing That Battle
Indigenous Peoples' Day is just a first step, not just a box to check off.
Several GOP State Legislators Up for Reelection Have Nice Words for the KKK
Some of these candidates promote "Lost Cause" ideology, which is used to justify slavery, secession and the Confederacy.
Pence Faked Care for George Floyd, But We Know the Truth of His Administration
Pence briefly “performed” empathy toward Black people while exuding racism and sexism from every pore.
City Apologizes 41 Years After Cops Allowed Klan, Nazis to Kill Anti-Racists
Forty-one years ago, Klansmen and American Nazis killed five anti-racist activists in Greensboro, North Carolina.
Breonna Taylor’s Family Demands a Special Prosecutor to Reopen Case
This comes as newly released grand jury tapes confirm the state's attorney general did not pursue full charges.