In Her Dreams

Editorial by Colson Whitehead

I TRY to keep a low profile. Maybe you see me in the hallway but don’t know my name. Say hi to me in the coffee room but don’t really know me. I break my silence now because of this election mess. Before the primary in Pennsylvania this week, Bill Clinton was doing magic tricks [...]

A measure of racism: 15 percent?

“I was talking the other day to a prominent Republican who asked me what I thought John McCain’s strongest issues would be in the general election.
“Lower taxes and the argument he will be better able to protect America from its enemies, I said.
“Republicans have a pretty good track record with those two.
“The Republican shook his [...]

The Key to Success: Do For Self

“There is no need for us, millions throughout the country, spending our money for the joy and happiness of others. As a result, as soon as we are thrown out of a job, we are back at the doors of White [other] people, begging for bread and soup.  How many clothing shops do we operate [...]