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Aaron Ross Coleman

Aaron Ross Coleman

Politics Reporter

    Latest articles by Aaron Ross Coleman

    Politics
    Tuesday’s Georgia runoff could help launch the Congressional QAnon CaucusTuesday’s Georgia runoff could help launch the Congressional QAnon Caucus
    Politics

    Awash in racism and conspiracy, Marjorie Taylor Greene embodies the logical ends of Trumpism.

    By Aaron Ross Coleman
    Politics
    Cori Bush’s victory signals the return of the protester-politicianCori Bush’s victory signals the return of the protester-politician
    Politics

    Bush is one of a growing number of Black progressives likely headed to Congress.

    By Aaron Ross Coleman
    Police reform, defunding, and abolition, explained
    Explainers

    Even with deep disagreements, a promising dialogue is emerging around defunding police services not focused on fighting crime.

    By Aaron Ross Coleman
    Politics
    Protesters win a new investigation into Elijah McClain’s deathProtesters win a new investigation into Elijah McClain’s death
    Politics

    Nearly a year after McClain’s death, Colorado’s governor has reopened the case.

    By Aaron Ross Coleman
    Politics
    Juneteenth should remind America what it owes black citizensJuneteenth should remind America what it owes black citizens
    Politics

    As Americans protest, the holiday marks the end of slavery and beckons the country to close the racial wealth gap.

    By Aaron Ross Coleman
    How black people really feel about the police
    Explainers

    Research suggests black people want a systemic overhaul on crime reduction and inequality.

    By Aaron Ross Coleman
    Politics
    Black National Guard members express discomfort with quelling Black Lives Matter protestersBlack National Guard members express discomfort with quelling Black Lives Matter protesters
    Politics

    Service members are criticizing aggressive commands that potentially curtail citizens’ civil rights.

    By Aaron Ross Coleman
    Race
    Study: Covid-19 lockdowns hit black-owned small businesses the hardestStudy: Covid-19 lockdowns hit black-owned small businesses the hardest
    Race

    The loss of 440,000 firms represents 41 percent of black businesses.

    By Aaron Ross Coleman
    Race
    Body cams show police killing Javier Ambler while filming an A&E television showBody cams show police killing Javier Ambler while filming an A&E television show
    Race

    “I can’t breathe,” “save me,” the unarmed black man pleads during a traffic stop.

    By Aaron Ross Coleman
    Politics
    The devaluing of black property has led to the devaluing of black livesThe devaluing of black property has led to the devaluing of black lives
    Politics

    Andre Perry on how lenders and home appraisers contributed to this moment in the fight against racism.

    By Aaron Ross Coleman