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The Milwaukee Bucks Strike Is Part of a Long Tradition of Athlete Resistance
The Bucks strike came out of a resurgence of Black athlete organizing spanning football, soccer, baseball and more.
Trump’s Kenosha Tour Was Another Crude Appeal to White Grievance
Trump’s “law and order” rhetoric during his Wisconsin visit revealed his desperation as his reelection campaign flails.
Muslim Solidarity With Black Lives Matter Is Fueling the Push to Defund Police
It's time for Muslim communities to re-evaluate their connection to law enforcement.
Republicans Praise “Citizen Soldiers” Waging Violence Against Protesters
Republicans have condemned the death of a far-right extremist in Portland while celebrating Kyle Rittenhouse.
In COVID Era, Artists Are Generating Hope and Illustrating Pandemic Inequities
As the pandemic enters its sixth month, artists throughout the U.S. are finding ways to document the moment.
Trump Is Denying the US’s Racism While Stoking Its Flames in Kenosha
Trump plans to visit Kenosha, Wisconsin, on Tuesday.
Watered-Down “Anti-Racism Training” in Schools Is Perpetuating Racism
The Anti-Defamation League’s emphasis on “hate” ignores the structural and institutional roots of racist violence.
Wisconsin Rep.: White Supremacists Targeted Protesters Without Cop Interference
I witnessed firsthand organized white supremacists driving around targeting protesters, says Rep. David Bowen.
RNC Gave Prime Time to Vigilantes. The Next Day a Gunman Shot BLM Protesters.
The RNC illustrates the many links between explicit and implicit endorsements of white supremacy and authoritarianism.
White Gunman Kills Two Protesters in Kenosha Amid BLM Demonstration
Officials are investigating whether the gunman is tied to militia groups that have mobilized against the protests.