Of Course Idris Elba Can Play James Bond
Culture-war scuffle of the day
Race
How Liberals Put Black America Behind Bars
A surprising new history about race and prison
As Student Activism Grows, So Does Campus Resistance to Free Speech
"Procedure" is quite the effective tool for stifling student expression, but calls for "civility" and "tolerance" do the trick, too.
Poll: Americans Want Congress to Vote on Military Force Before Midterms, Say an Ebola Outbreak Is Likely and Kids Should Be Required to Get Vaccinations
Reason-Rupe finds the public wants Congress to return to DC to vote on ISIS now and is split between raising taxes and cutting spending to pay for the latest war
'Acting White' Remains a Barrier for Black Education
Blaming the issue on society is like telling someone on a rainy day not to use an umbrella, but to support efforts to eliminate weather.
What the Hannah Graham Disappearance Says About U.S. Culture and the Media
The dangers of "Missing White Woman Syndrome."
Black Women Profiled as Prostitutes in NYC
A new report from the Red Umbrella Project makes clear that NYPD profiling isn't only focused on men.
What the Bruce Levenson Case Says About Race, Money, and the NBA
Understanding why the Atlanta Hawks owner is selling his stake in the pro basketball team.
Democracy and Ferguson
Black residents of Ferguson should have no trouble figuring out the message here: Some would rather they vote than protest. Some would be even happier if they did neither.
What About 'Black-on-Black' Crime?
Raising "black-on-black crime" right now is not a sincere attempt to improve the lot of African-Americans.
Must Conservatives Be Cop Lovers?
Rand Paul challenges fellow Republicans to rethink their reflexive support of law enforcement.
Ferguson Shows Blacks Live in a Different America
Black Americans still live in a country with different rules, different dangers, and different rewards.
Why Civil Rights and Gun Rights Are Inseparable
A riveting new book restores "the black tradition of arms" to its proper place in American history.
California Legislators Fight Divisive Ethnic Battle
Democrats are pitting African Americans, Asian Americans, and Latinos against each other.
Affirmative Action is a Lost Cause
But there are better ways for progressives to advance racial justice
DOJ to Attempt to Determine Just How Racist Police Are
Federal grants will be offered for more research.
Libertarianism Is More Than Just Rejecting Force
The "thick" and "thin" of libertarian philosophy.
