We Can’t Hug Away Injustice
October 9, 2019 | Brandt Jean’s embrace of the officer who killed his brother Botham was touching — and also frustrating.
Articles by Tracey L. Rogers
Candidates Need a Moral Vision
August 14, 2019 | Politics that focus on policy alone are bound to fail. At least one long-shot candidate understands that.
Can the Party of Lincoln Be Racist? Absolutely
July 24, 2019 | The Great Emancipator was an open white supremacist who wanted to send freed black people “back to Africa.”
White Supremacy Is a Genuinely Global Threat
March 20, 2019 | It's inspired terrorist attacks — and entire governing structures — on multiple continents. Can we name it?
Stop Making Women Apologize
March 12, 2019 | Women are socialized from a young age to say "sorry" for simply occupying space. This Women's History Month, I say no more.
We Need a New Standard for When Politicians Should Step Down
February 20, 2019 | If you can’t humble yourself to consider the feelings of those you’ve harmed, you can’t remain in office.
Freedom for All Begins with Freedom for the Most Marginalized
February 13, 2019 | During Black History Month, we celebrate the legacies of those who learned what it truly means to be free — by being denied freedom for centuries.
Politics in 2019 Will Have a Lot More Backbone
December 19, 2018 | As Democratic leaders sharpen their challenge to President Trump, movement leaders are stepping up to challenge the party leadership.
Dear White Women: There May Be Hope For You After All
November 14, 2018 | For years there's been a growing divide between white women and women of color. This year it may have narrowed.