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What Can't the Newspapers Put on Page One? Jul. 15, 2022

Tim Graham

Way back in the 20th century, we learned in journalism classes that a news story assembles the facts... Read More

Racing Away From Our Past With Judge Jackson Apr. 06, 2022

Jamie Stiehm

WASHINGTON — The vortex of our vexed record on race came out with the cherry blossoms. These ... Read More

Long-overdue Federal Anti-lynching Law Finally Appears Headed for Passage Mar. 04, 2022

Daily Editorials

At last, Congress appears poised to designate lynching as a federal hate crime punishable with enhan... Read More

Unending Shootings of Blacks Show America Is Not What We Thought It Is Sep. 01, 2020

Jeff Robbins

Sixty-five years ago on Aug. 28, 14-year-old Emmett Till, while visiting his Mississippi relatives, ... Read More

Rand Paul's Obstruction of a Widely Backed Anti-Lynching Bill Is Outrageous Jun. 08, 2020

Daily Editorials

Two decades into the 21st century, what could be simpler than declaring that lynching should be a fe... Read More

Remembering -- and Talking About -- Lynching in America Oct. 31, 2019

Laura Hollis

Michele Norris is an award-winning journalist and founder of The Race Card Project. Last week, Norri... Read More