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Donald Trump's Thirst for Blood
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Donald Trump's Thirst for Blood

William Spivey Mar 19, 2026

This bloodthirsty president doesn’t value lives.

Are Politics and Concentrated Ownership Bankrupting Editorial Independence?
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Are Politics and Concentrated Ownership Bankrupting Editorial Independence?

Laratee VanNieuwenhuyze Mar 18, 2026

George Orwell is rolling in his grave.

The Common Thread of Fifty Black Lives Lost
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The Common Thread of Fifty Black Lives Lost

William Spivey Mar 17, 2026

Tracing a history of sanctioned violence and legal impunity that continues to haunt the present.

The Illegal War with Iran is the Biggest Political Distraction
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The Illegal War with Iran is the Biggest Political Distraction

Laratee VanNieuwenhuyze Mar 16, 2026

In spite of the war, Epstein’s shadow still looms large over Donald Trump.

Michael B. Jordan Wins Academy Award for Best Actor at the Oscars

Michael B. Jordan Wins Academy Award for Best Actor at the Oscars

LEVEL Editors Mar 16, 2026

Ryan Coogler, Autumn Durald Arkapaw, and Ludwig Göransson also won for thier work on the film.

A Brief History of the Black Iranian

A Brief History of the Black Iranian

Jeffrey Kass Mar 15, 2026

How Afro-Iranians got there.

How Donald Trump's Childhood Troubles Molded His Adult Persona
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How Donald Trump's Childhood Troubles Molded His Adult Persona

William Spivey Mar 14, 2026

Tracing the roots of Trump’s adult behavior back to his earliest years.

The Joy and Misery of Entertaining in the Nude
Channing Tatum in Magic Mike (Photo: Warner Bros.) and Marisa Tomei in The Wrestler (Photo: Fox Searchlight). Notice the lighting in both.

The Joy and Misery of Entertaining in the Nude

Jeremy Helligar Mar 13, 2026

Do guys who strip for pay always have more fun than their female counterparts?

How Silver Dollars Desegregated Great Falls, Montana
This is one of the silver dollars that was used to desegregate Great Falls, MT. Photo by author.

How Silver Dollars Desegregated Great Falls, Montana

Garrick McFadden Mar 13, 2026

A white commander used economic pressure, moral clarity, and military authority combined to reshape life for Black airmen and their families.

Why Bigotry Is Rewarded in Today’s White House
Gage Skidmore from Surprise, AZ, United States of America, CC BY-SA 2.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0>, via Wikimedia Commons

Why Bigotry Is Rewarded in Today’s White House

William Spivey Mar 12, 2026

Darren Beattie is serving in two major roles in the Trump administration.

The Anatomy and Evolution of a Trump Lie
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The Anatomy and Evolution of a Trump Lie

William Spivey Mar 11, 2026

A case study in disinformation, deference, and denial.

When the Weight of Winning Becomes too Heavy
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When the Weight of Winning Becomes too Heavy

Teronie Donaldson Mar 10, 2026

What elite performance really costs.

When 'I Don't See Race' Isn't the Great Equalizer

When 'I Don't See Race' Isn't the Great Equalizer

Jeffrey Kass Mar 10, 2026

How words meant to unite can silence discussions of inequality.

Qatar: The Arsonist is a Firefighter

Qatar: The Arsonist is a Firefighter

Jeffrey Kass Mar 9, 2026

Rethinking how we let others teach our kids and influence politics.

The Origins of Whiteness
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The Origins of Whiteness

William Spivey Mar 9, 2026

The birth of whiteness in a world of servants, rebels, and laws.

Why Confronting Racism Feels Unpatriotic

Why Confronting Racism Feels Unpatriotic

Jeffrey Kass Mar 8, 2026

Loving America shouldn’t mean lying about it.

America Isn’t Divided by Race. It’s Divided by Class
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America Isn’t Divided by Race. It’s Divided by Class

William Spivey Mar 8, 2026

How America built a caste system that protects wealth by weaponizing color.

The Etymology of the N-Word
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The Etymology of the N-Word

William Spivey Mar 8, 2026

A Word too dangerous to say, too Important to ignore.

What Black Audiences Loved About Teena Marie's Brand of Soul

What Black Audiences Loved About Teena Marie's Brand of Soul

Mark Anthony Neal Mar 7, 2026

Rick James called her indispensable. Lady T was indeed the antithesis of a pop princess.

How a New Generation of Hispanic Conservatives Become Susceptible to White-Nationalist  Influence
Adolph Hitler and Francisco Franco Meeting at Hendaye (en.wiki) — Meeting at Hendaye — Wikipedia

How a New Generation of Hispanic Conservatives Become Susceptible to White-Nationalist Influence

William Spivey Mar 7, 2026

A leaked FIU Young Republicans chat reveals violent fantasies, antisemitic jokes, and racial slurs.

A Quick and Easy Survival Guide to Sleep Deprivation For New Dads
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A Quick and Easy Survival Guide to Sleep Deprivation For New Dads

LEVEL Editors Mar 6, 2026

Practical advice to get through those newborn sleepless nights.

Shai Gilgeous‑Alexander and the Death of Sports’ Edge

Shai Gilgeous‑Alexander and the Death of Sports’ Edge

Andrew Ricketts Mar 6, 2026

Is playing to refs and marketers the move?

I Wanted to Be a Digital Nomad Until I Watched One Evacuate
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I Wanted to Be a Digital Nomad Until I Watched One Evacuate

The Only Black Guy in the Office Mar 6, 2026

Palm-tree zooms look good until geopolitics says otherwise.

Industry's Finale: Where White Workplace Pettiness Becomes Cultural Betrayal
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Industry's Finale: Where White Workplace Pettiness Becomes Cultural Betrayal

Andrew Ricketts Mar 6, 2026

Harper Stern witnessed her own "Get Out" scenario play out, and had to choose morality for once.

Trump's Ego Has Landed. There Will be Global Consequences
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Trump's Ego Has Landed. There Will be Global Consequences

Adebayo Adeniran Mar 5, 2026

This foreign-policy failure will have economic and political consequences.

The Black Woman Who Struck Fear in White Power Broker
Gage Skidmore, CC BY-SA 2.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0>, via Wikimedia Commons

The Black Woman Who Struck Fear in White Power Broker

William Spivey Mar 5, 2026

What Jasmine Crockett reveals about America's long habit of neutering Black political power.

How Trump Blew Up Affordability By Going to War with Iran
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How Trump Blew Up Affordability By Going to War with Iran

William Spivey Mar 4, 2026

Tariffs and a foreign strike will push gas and heating bills higher. Voters who bough into Trump's affordability pitch will have to pay the price.

A Quick and Easy Guide to Wearing Cologne
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A Quick and Easy Guide to Wearing Cologne

LEVEL Editors Mar 4, 2026

Being muted speaks volumes.

Industry's Sixth Episode is Elite Television, Rich With Epstein Allusions and Family Ties
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Industry's Sixth Episode is Elite Television, Rich With Epstein Allusions and Family Ties

Andrew Ricketts Mar 3, 2026

A main character says goodbye, and funerals don't exist.

Why Blacks and Jews Have Lowest Suicide Rates

Why Blacks and Jews Have Lowest Suicide Rates

Jeffrey Kass Mar 3, 2026

Lessons in community, love and survival.

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