How sexism cost both Biden and Harris votes among Black men
Sexism swung Black men to Trump even before Harris entered the race.
How to think about the “racial realignment” in U.S. politics
Shifts in party coalitions don’t portend a shift in party positions.
How Americans actually perceive Kamala Harris’ racial identity
The plurality said “Black” but different racial groups see her differently.
Why Trump’s comments on Kamala Harris’ Black identity miss the mark
The “one-drop rule” and America’s long history of racial classification.
Black media figures may be pushing Black men from the Democratic Party
Charlamagne Tha God and others are sending messages that could upend traditional party loyalties.
Voter suppression tops Black women’s concerns about democracy
For Black women, the Voting Rights Amendment is essential for democracy.
Why U.S. data forms are adding new race and ethnicity options
Many Americans welcome the shift in how the government tallies people of Hispanic/Latino and MENA descent.
America is less polarized by race – but more polarized about race
The pro-GOP shift among people of color is making racial attitudes more important to politics, not less.
How Black women get their political news matters for this election
A new study investigates the ways Black women use social media, TV news, and other sources to engage with politics.