To boycott Rolling Stone‘s cover story is to say that we are unwilling, as a society, to cope with difficult questions.
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Trayvon Martin and Making Whiteness Visible
If there’s one good thing to come out of the George Zimmerman verdict, it’s the acknowledgement of white privilege
A Civil Suit Could Make Zimmerman Pay — or Could Backfire
In the end, “Stand your ground” played a small role in George Zimmerman’s acquittal, but it could pose a big risk to Trayvon Martin’s family if they pursue a civil trial
I Am Still Trayvon Martin
As the George Zimmerman verdict loomed, the author spent several days with 60 African-American boys and saw the sting of their lives being cheapened.
Viewpoint: Was Zimmerman Telling the Truth?
The jury did their job based on what they had. The tragedy is that what they had may have been based on a lie
The Lessons of George Zimmerman’s ‘Not Guilty’ Verdict
Criminal trials are not very good at deciding whether a defendant is actually innocent — or whether racial profiling is a problem in our country
Viewpoint: Just Because Zimmerman “Started It” Doesn’t Mean He’s Guilty
People are hoping for a Zimmerman conviction as a symbol of black grievance, and while that grievance is legitimate, that’s not justice
Preparing for Riots After Zimmerman Verdict Is Racial Fear Mongering
The assumption that there will be violence if Zimmerman is acquitted runs counter to recent history
Eugenics Are Alive and Well In the United States
Judging by the reaction to a recent report that 148 women were sterilized illegally in California prisons, a little history lesson is in order
Bill Cosby’s ‘Tough Love’ Is Counterproductive
Bill Cosby is not alone in thinking black Americans need to do better, but his advice is not just tone-deaf, it’s useless as well
How to Reduce Crime: Treat It Like an Infectious Disease
Once we recognize violence as a contagious process, we can treat it accordingly
The Big Problem With Disaster Planning
We can try to prepare for the worst, but natural disasters cause chain reactions that we can’t always anticipate
There are Sex Slaves All Over the U.S. Right Now.
Why is locking up a woman for one’s own pleasure more newsworthy than locking up a woman in order to pimp her out?