Henry Giroux: Trump’s act of state terrorism against children
State terrorism comes in many forms, but one of its most cruel and revolting expressions is when it is aimed at children. Even though U.S. President Donald Trump backed down … Continue reading
John Lawson: For Jefferson Beauregard Sessions and my cousins Billie and Dave
When I was a boy in a Virginia suburb, The maids came on the bus each day, And cleaned and ironed and made us lunch. Outside, the colored vendor (“colored” … Continue reading
Henry Giroux: Donald Trump’s passion for cruelty
Donald Trump seems addicted to violence. It shapes his language, politics and policies. He revels in a public discourse that threatens, humiliates and bullies. He has used language as a … Continue reading
Joe Sexton: Amid the Blaring Headlines, Routine Reports of Hate-Fueled Violence
Last Wednesday, July 19, was something of a busy news day. There was word North Korea was making preparations for yet another provocative missile test. The Supreme Court, in its … Continue reading
Nadia Prupis: Trump’s Disastrous 100 Days Fueling “Golden Era of Activism”
Some of the nation’s leading watchdog groups released reports this week taking stock of President Donald Trump’s first 100 days in office, covering everything from his failure to “drain the … Continue reading
Brennan Center for Justice: Jeff Sessions and the Abuse of the Law for Partisan Politics
As Sen. Jeff Sessions (R-Ala.) prepares for his confirmation hearing to be the next Attorney General, the Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law released two analyses: Analysis: … Continue reading
Abby Zimet: NAACP Members Arrested For Occupying Sessions Office
With Senate confirmation hearings slated to begin next week, resistance to the appalling notion of an Attorney General Jeff Sessions is growing fast, as it should. Tuesday saw a sit-in … Continue reading
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