Tag: Racism

Jack Breuer, a former White House intern, claims he was simply mimicking the president's signature "OK" sign, not a white power symbol. (AP Photo)

White House intern denies making white power sign in photo with Trump

Gabby Morrongiello · December 29, 2017 5:24 pm

On Dec. 28, George Ciccariello-Maher announced on Facebook that he would be resigning from his position at Drexel University. (image via Facebook)

Red Alert Politics

‘White Genocide for Christmas’ Drexel professor resigns

Richard Raps · December 29, 2017 4:49 pm

Despite members of the alt-right adopting the gesture, the Anti-Defamation League has deemed the sign to not represent a hate symbol. (@sahluwal/Twitter)

Former White House intern poses with ‘white power’ hand gesture in photo with Trump: Report

Naomi Lim · December 28, 2017 10:57 pm

Paul "Nehlen is dead to us," responded an adviser to Steve Bannon, who like many on the populist Right was a former supporter. This holiday season has found Nehlen dabbling in alt-right tropes. (AP Photo/Scott Bauer, File)

The populist Right’s Paul Nehlen problem

W. James Antle III · December 28, 2017 2:00 pm

Anthony Scaramucci's light-hearted tone upset some readers. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit)

Anthony Scaramucci says he can overtake ‘Team Charlottesville’ as top story of 2017

Steven Nelson · December 27, 2017 5:42 pm

Republican senators have argued that any bill that offers relief to those protected by Deferred Action on Childhood Arrivals must also address "negative side effects." President Trump has endorsed their efforts. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Under Trump, immigration hawks learn the ‘Art of the Deal’

W. James Antle III · December 27, 2017 5:01 am

While hate speech might not be something everyone agrees with, it is protected by the First Amendment. (via Twitter)

That time I was almost proud to be a Tennessee Volunteer

Lexie King · December 26, 2017 8:14 pm

Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, released a statement on Twitter Tuesday after a woman accused United Airlines of giving her pre-booked seat to Jackson Lee on a flight from Houston to Washington earlier this month. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee: Accusation United gave her woman’s seat motivated by racism

Mandy Mayfield · December 26, 2017 8:12 pm

Beltway Confidential

Racism is alive and well, but it’s not why Trump is president

Kevin Glass · December 26, 2017 1:09 pm

Jingle Bells is one of the few carols that I thought was innocuous and therefore permitted in today's ultra-secular society because it doesn't specifically reference the birth of Jesus or use the word "Christmas." (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan)

Red Alert Politics

Is ‘Jingle Bells’ racist? One professor’s take

Jenna Ellis · December 25, 2017 5:01 am

A woman accused United Airlines of giving away her first-class seat on a plane to Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Woman accuses United of giving her first-class seat to Sheila Jackson Lee

Mandy Mayfield · December 24, 2017 6:41 pm

According to a report, President Trump (pictured left) complained during an Oval Office meeting in June about immigrants, going so far as to say Haitians "all have AIDS," among other comments. The White House has since denied the claims as "outrageous." (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

White House denies report on Trump saying Haitians ‘all have AIDS,’ Nigerians live in huts

Kelly Cohen · December 23, 2017 7:58 pm