Pioneer and pariah September 13, 2013 By Edirin Oputu Brother Outsider offers a touching portrait of Bayard Rustin, an unsung hero of the civil rights movement
On civil rights coverage, a look back August 28, 2013 By Meg Heckman Some newspapers have apologized for ignoring black voices before and during the civil rights era. More papers should.
The new voting wars: a primer (UPDATED) July 25, 2013 By Mariah Blake Trying to wrap your mind around the Voting Rights Act in the wake of the Supreme Court ruling on it, and the Justice Department’s decision to weigh in aggressively in voting-rights cases? Here’s a guide to readings and resources
