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P.R. Lockhart

Staff Writer

    Latest articles by P.R. Lockhart

    Sports
    Trump has repeatedly attacked the NFL. That hasn’t stopped players from protesting.Trump has repeatedly attacked the NFL. That hasn’t stopped players from protesting.
    Sports

    Several players remained off field, knelt, or raised fists as the national anthem played during the NFL’s second week.

    By P.R. Lockhart
    Explainers
    The debate over Donald Trump’s alleged n-word tape, explainedThe debate over Donald Trump’s alleged n-word tape, explained
    Explainers

    The obsession over Trump saying a racial slur exposes a big problem with how America talks about racism.

    By P.R. Lockhart
    Politics
    Baltimore police officer indicted after violent beating caught on videoBaltimore police officer indicted after violent beating caught on video
    Politics

    On Tuesday, Baltimore State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby announced that the former officer would be charged with assault.

    By P.R. Lockhart
    Politics
    Trump calling Omarosa a “dog” isn’t just racist or sexist. It’s part of a pattern.Trump calling Omarosa a “dog” isn’t just racist or sexist. It’s part of a pattern.
    Politics

    The president lashes out at a lot of people, but his harshest attacks often fall on black women.

    By P.R. Lockhart
    Politics
    How a black, firefighting union president plans to take on Scott WalkerHow a black, firefighting union president plans to take on Scott Walker
    Politics

    Mahlon Mitchell tells Vox that “Wisconsin is ready for a black governor.”

    By P.R. Lockhart
    Counterprotesters vastly outnumbered white nationalists at Unite the Right 2
    Politics

    Photos from the day show a massive mobilization against the alt-right.

    By P.R. Lockhart
    Politics
    DC Metro criticized for how it handled white nationalists during Unite the Right 2DC Metro criticized for how it handled white nationalists during Unite the Right 2
    Politics

    The criticism started when a large police presence and “special” train were seen as rally attendees traveled to DC.

    By P.R. Lockhart
    Politics
    The alt-right is coming to Washington, DC. Here’s how anti-racist groups are preparing.The alt-right is coming to Washington, DC. Here’s how anti-racist groups are preparing.
    Politics

    One year after Charlottesville, counterprotesters aim to “stand against hate.”

    By P.R. Lockhart
    Politics
    Researchers are finding Confederate memorials faster than they’re being taken downResearchers are finding Confederate memorials faster than they’re being taken down
    Politics

    Since 2016, the Southern Poverty Law Center has added 237 more memorials to its database.

    By P.R. Lockhart
    Politics
    Tuesday is Black Women’s Equal Pay Day. Here’s what you should know about the gap.Tuesday is Black Women’s Equal Pay Day. Here’s what you should know about the gap.
    Politics

    On average, black women had to work 20 months to match what a white man made in 12.

    By P.R. Lockhart