Racism
Claims of ‘anti-Christian bias’ sound to some voters like a message about race, not just religion
Claims of ‘anti-Christian bias’ sound to some voters like a message about race, not just religion A 2024 study examined how voters perceive claims that Christians experience widespread discrimination, finding that these claims often appeal to attitudes about race and white solidarity. Research suggests that when politicians talk about anti-Christian bias, it can serve as […]
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Race isn’t a ‘biological reality,’ contrary to recent political claims − here’s how scientific consensus on race developed in the 20th century
Race isn’t a ‘biological reality,’ contrary to recent political claims − here’s how scientific consensus on race developed in the 20th century The concept of “race” as a biological reality is a human invention, not a natural phenomenon. The idea that humans can be divided into fixed groups based on physical characteristics like height or […]
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How racism fueled the Eaton Fire’s destruction in Altadena − a scholar explains why discrimination can raise fire risk for Black Californians
How racism fueled the Eaton Fire’s destruction in Altadena − a scholar explains why discrimination can raise fire risk for Black Californians The Eaton Fire in Altadena, California, disproportionately affected Black-owned homes, with 48% sustaining major damage or total destruction compared to 37% of homes owned by Asian, Latino, or white residents. Altadena’s history of […]
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With its executive order targeting the Smithsonian, the Trump administration opens up a new front in the history wars
With its executive order targeting the Smithsonian, the Trump administration opens up a new front in the history wars A portrait of President Donald Trump in the 'America’s Presidents' exhibition at the Smithsonian Institution's National Portrait Gallery. Win McNamee/Getty Images I teach history in Connecticut, but I grew up in Oklahoma and Kansas, where my […]
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Trump’s first term polarized teens’ views on racism and inequality
Trump’s first term polarized teens’ views on racism and inequality Teens who supported President Trump in 2016 became less aware of societal inequalities after the election. AP Photo/Evan Vucci When asked about reactions to Donald Trump being president, a 16-year-old Black girl said, “I feel unsafe and not protected. The United States is supposed to […]
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