In Chappelle’s latest Netflix special, we see a star dimming his own light.
POLITICS
Radical Indifference to Truth Spells Disaster for Democracy
In which I respond to a Facebook post about the Covid-19 vaccine that demonstrated an alarmingly casual disregard for truth.
Don’t Forget What Happened on January 6th
A recent study shines a light on the demographics and motivations of the January 6th insurrectionists.
The Police Killing of George Floyd, One Year On
The Southern Poverty Law Center commemorates some of the unsung heroes that played pivotal roles in securing justice for Floyd and his family over the past year.
White Evangelical Resistance to Vaccines is More Politics Than Religion
If the US hits a vaccine wall, white evangelicals and their enablers will be largely to blame. For this community, religious precepts tend to take a back seat to political themes and aspirations.
America’s Legacy on Immigration Is One of Exclusion
The history of immigration policy in America reflects a legacy of racial exclusion, putting the lie to the founding myth that we’re a nation that’s always been welcoming to the outsider.
Evanston, IL Becomes the First US City to Approve Reparations for Black Residents
Advocates hope that the Chicago suburb’s pioneering efforts will serve as a blueprint for other cities and states across the US.
How Fragile Is Our Democracy?
TIME correspondent Molly Ball reports on the secret bipartisan campaign that saved the 2020 election.
A Stress Test for Our Democracy
The postelection contest instigated by the sitting president presents a true test for American democracy — and the norms that help sustain it.
Making Sense of Undecided Voters
Frank Luntz queries undecided voters for their impressions from the first presidential debate of 2020.
Review: The Social Dilemma
The Netflix documentary details the hold popular online spaces have on our society through firsthand accounts from former executives and the developers who helped create them.
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