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Jenée Desmond-Harris

Jenée Desmond-Harris

Former Race, Law, and Politics Reporter

    Latest articles by Jenée Desmond-Harris

    Culture
    What a college football team’s canceled boycott reveals about the politics of rapeWhat a college football team’s canceled boycott reveals about the politics of rape
    Culture

    One expert says the problem is bigger than the players.

    By Jenée Desmond-Harris
    archives
    If Dylann Roof’s murder conviction was a win for racial justice, we need higher standardsIf Dylann Roof’s murder conviction was a win for racial justice, we need higher standards
    archives

    The soft bigotry of low expectations for the legal system.

    By Jenée Desmond-Harris
    Politics
    A woman who called Michelle Obama an ape has her job back. This is part of a pattern.A woman who called Michelle Obama an ape has her job back. This is part of a pattern.
    Politics

    The giant, national, post-election shrug over explicit racism.

    By Jenée Desmond-Harris
    Politics
    A pollster on the racial panic Obama’s presidency triggered — and what Democrats must do nowA pollster on the racial panic Obama’s presidency triggered — and what Democrats must do now
    Politics

    His research details the crisis of racial antagonism that helped Trump win.

    By Jenée Desmond-Harris
    Politics
    Everything you were afraid to ask about white nationalism’s new place in American politicsEverything you were afraid to ask about white nationalism’s new place in American politics
    Politics

    These hate groups’ names are becoming household terms.

    By Jenée Desmond-Harris
    Politics
    How journalists are shaping the way Americans understand contemporary white nationalismHow journalists are shaping the way Americans understand contemporary white nationalism
    Politics

    New rules don’t leave room for much confusion about the “alt right.”

    By Jenée Desmond-Harris
    So much for Trump’s “stop it.” There are now 867 reported post-election hate attacks.
    Politics

    Update: People are still running around screaming, “Trump will deport you,” at strangers.

    By Jenée Desmond-Harris
    Donald Trump
    Donald Trump is never as subdued as when he’s disavowing racismDonald Trump is never as subdued as when he’s disavowing racism
    Donald Trump

    He says he can’t figure out why the “alt-right” is energized by him.

    By Jenée Desmond-Harris
    Politics
    This Thanksgiving, a lot of Americans won’t want to — and can’t afford to — politely avoid politicsThis Thanksgiving, a lot of Americans won’t want to — and can’t afford to — politely avoid politics
    Politics

    The problem with all the “how to have a nice holiday with your Trump-supporting uncle” advice.

    By Jenée Desmond-Harris
    Politics
    Trump’s “new deal” for black America isn’t new, nor is it for black AmericaTrump’s “new deal” for black America isn’t new, nor is it for black America
    Politics

    His white supremacist supporters will find a lot to like.

    By Jenée Desmond-Harris

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