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Opinion: The Opioid Crisis Only Became a Crisis When It Affected White People
The difference in treatment is unfair, this op-ed argues.
By Lincoln Anthony Blades
White Supremacists Don't Deserve Hugs
Literally embracing the people who preach ethnic cleansing and black genocide isn't OK.
By Lincoln Anthony Blades
We Need To Talk About Trump's Disrespect Toward Black and Muslim Veterans
There's a troubling pattern.
By Lincoln Anthony Blades
We Need Bail Reform NOW, Before More People Die Behind Bars
Poverty shouldn't impact justice.
By Lincoln Anthony Blades
Hey Brands: It's Time to ACTUALLY Listen to People of Color
It's important to stand by your employees who stand up to white supremacy.
By Lincoln Anthony Blades
How Trump Is Using Border Militarization to Wage War on Immigrants
It's all connected.
By Lincoln Anthony Blades
Violent Extremists Can Be Christians, and It's Time We Talk About It
At its most radical, Christianity has influenced terrorists.
By Lincoln Anthony Blades
Black Lives Matter are America's Most Misunderstood Activists
We talked with co-founder Patrisse Cullors about the movement, four years after its start.
By Lincoln Anthony Blades
Dear Police, Why Are You Treating White Supremacists Better Than Nonviolent Black Activists?
Lincoln Blades talks about Charlottesville in his Do Better column.
By Lincoln Anthony Blades
Trump Is a Military Coward — But That Hasn't Kept Him from Insulting America's Troops
He continuously disrespects those who actually served.
By Lincoln Anthony Blades
When "Blue Lives" Are Black, Too
Temporarily donning a blue uniform doesn't erase skin color.
By Lincoln Anthony Blades
As Colleges Become More Diverse, Republicans Like Them Less
Institutions created for and by white men have changed.
By Lincoln Anthony Blades
Don't Teach Kids How to Survive Police Encounters, Train Cops to Deescalate
It's on the police to do better.
By Lincoln Anthony Blades
Trump's Obsession With Chicago Is Actually Racist
Do Better, a weekly column, explains.
By Lincoln Anthony Blades
Outrage Over Police Brutality Should Not Require a Dead, Unarmed Victim
Non-fatal force is a problem, too.
By Lincoln Anthony Blades
It's Time to Talk About What's Radicalizing White Male Terrorists
Who gets named a terrorist, and why?
By Lincoln Anthony Blades