Sometimes it’s what we don’t see that does the most harm
Qanon Is a Mental Health Emergency
…and we can’t be afraid to say that.
…and we can’t be afraid to say that
COVID Anti-Vaxxers Aren’t a MAGA Death Cult — It’s Worse Than That
Suicidal people don’t act or think that way. Homicidal people do.
Suicidal people don’t act or think that way. Homicidal people do.
Intent vs. Impact: A Primer
Sometimes intent matters, other times it doesn’t, and you should know the difference
Sometimes intent matters, other times it doesn’t, and you should know the difference
MLK Had a Theory of Race — and It Sounded Pretty Critical
Conservatives are gaslighting America in their war on anti-racism.
Conservatives are gaslighting America in their war on anti-racism.
Do You Really Think Black Lives Matter as Much as White Ones?
Here’s a test to show how many white folks don’t — perhaps not even you.
Here’s a test to show how many white folks don’t — perhaps not even you
The Problem Is the Other CRT (Conservative Race Theory)
Denying systemic racism means blaming black people for their status in America — and that’s far more offensive
Denying systemic racism means blaming black people for their status in America — and that’s far more offensive
Conservatives Would Ban Teaching the Real MLK
King believed racism was “as native to our soil as pine trees” and had poisoned white America “to its soul”
King believed racism was “as native to our soil as pine trees” and had poisoned white America “to its soul”
Independence Day? Isn’t it Time to Move On?
Patriotism, selective memory and ‘getting past’ the past.
Patriotism, selective memory and ‘getting past’ the past.
Derek Chauvin Is Not a Victim
The trial was fair, and right-wing claims of jury intimidation are absurd and dangerous.
The trial was fair, and right-wing claims of jury intimidation are absurd and dangerous.
White Shame Isn’t Helpful
Self-denigration won’t produce justice. Solidarity requires love — of the other and oneself.
Self-denigration won’t produce justice. Solidarity requires love — of the other and oneself.
The Problem With Racial ‘Progress’ Narratives
Exposing the toxic positivity of conservative race theory.
Exposing the toxic positivity of conservative race theory.
Performative Rage Is Not Activism
None of this is to deny that rage is justified, but this is not entertainment. This is people’s lives.
None of this is to deny that rage is justified, but this is not entertainment. This is people’s lives.
Justice for One is Not Justice for All
The Chauvin verdict is worth celebrating but not evidence that the system works.
The Chauvin verdict is worth celebrating but not evidence that the system works.
Reading and Tweeting Are Not Enough, but Neither Is Protesting
Sustaining white antiracism requires real cross-racial connection and relationship.
Sustaining white antiracism requires real cross-racial connection and relationship.
Yes, We Should Call Them Terrorists
Reflections on terminology and shifting the power of language.
Reflections on terminology and shifting the power of language.