A Journal of Ideas

Racism

Consciousness-Raising and Its Limits

Personal reflection can help change people’s racial attitudes. But attitudes aren’t what drives racial disparities.

By Patrick Mason Larry Mishel

Taxed for Being Black

The long arc of racist plunder through local tax codes is shocking—or, well, maybe it’s not, really.

By Victor Ray

Reclaiming the American Story

To Heather Cox Richardson, the battle for our history is the battle for our democracy. And we may be nearing the endgame.

By Peniel Joseph

The New Abolitionists

Is prison abolition possible? Desirable? Or does it miss the real problem with our criminal justice system?

By Jonathan Blanks

Housing: The Vital Role of Counseling

By Cy Richardson