Racism
Trumpās justifications for the latest travel ban arenāt supported by the data on immigration and terrorism
Trumpās justifications for the latest travel ban arenāt supported by the data on immigration and terrorism The Trump administration’s latest travel ban targets 19 countries in Africa and Asia, but its justifications for the ban are not supported by data on immigration and terrorism. The ban will not significantly improve national security and public safety […]
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Trumpās white genocide claims about South Africa have deep roots in American history
Trumpās white genocide claims about South Africa have deep roots in American history President Donald Trump has claimed that there is a “genocide of white people” taking place in South Africa, where Black South Africans are allegedly targeting white farmers due to their race. The claim has deep roots in American history, dating back to […]
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Surge of ICE agreements with local police aim to increase deportations, but many police forces have found they undermine public safety
Surge of ICE agreements with local police aim to increase deportations, but many police forces have found they undermine public safety President Donald Trump’s administration has been expanding the use of the federal 287(g) program, which allows local police to function as federal immigration officers, aiming to increase deportations and undermine public safety. The expansion […]
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Claims of āanti-Christian biasā sound to some voters like a message about race, not just religion
Claims of āanti-Christian biasā 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 isnāt a ābiological reality,ā contrary to recent political claims ā hereās how scientific consensus on race developed in the 20th century
Race isnāt a ābiological reality,ā contrary to recent political claims ā hereās 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 Fireās destruction in Altadena ā a scholar explains why discrimination can raise fire risk for Black Californians
How racism fueled the Eaton Fireās destruction in Altadena ā 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 'Americaās 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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Trumpās first term polarized teensā views on racism and inequality
Trumpās first term polarized teensā 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, āI feel unsafe and not protected. The United States is supposed to […]
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