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P.R. Lockhart

Staff Writer

    Latest articles by P.R. Lockhart

    Politics
    The Mueller indictment offers new details on how Russian trolls stoked racial tensionsThe Mueller indictment offers new details on how Russian trolls stoked racial tensions
    Politics

    Russian trolls used concerns about police violence and voter fraud to simultaneously court and attack communities of color.

    By P.R. Lockhart
    Sports
    Black athletes are challenging what a Winter Olympian looks likeBlack athletes are challenging what a Winter Olympian looks like
    Sports

    More than 40 black athletes are competing at the Winter Olympics. That’s a big deal.

    By P.R. Lockhart
    Politics
    Trump’s reaction to the NFL protests shows how he fights the culture warTrump’s reaction to the NFL protests shows how he fights the culture war
    Politics

    As black athletes took a knee, Trump seized an opportunity to weaponize patriotism.

    By P.R. Lockhart
    Politics
    At Trump’s State of the Union, the silence of the Congressional Black Caucus spoke volumesAt Trump’s State of the Union, the silence of the Congressional Black Caucus spoke volumes
    Politics

    In 2017, they tried working with Trump. His actions soured the relationship quickly.

    By P.R. Lockhart
    Politics
    Trump’s swipe at NFL protesters got a huge applause at the State of the UnionTrump’s swipe at NFL protesters got a huge applause at the State of the Union
    Politics

    The remarks came while Trump praised a 12-year-old for supporting military veterans.

    By P.R. Lockhart
    Politics
    Trump says he deserves credit for the lowest black unemployment rate in decades. He doesn’t.Trump says he deserves credit for the lowest black unemployment rate in decades. He doesn’t.
    Politics

    “The recovery of employment was happening long before Trump got into office.”

    By P.R. Lockhart
    Politics
    Millennials want to do something about immigration. But they don’t know what.Millennials want to do something about immigration. But they don’t know what.
    Politics

    A new GenForward survey finds that millennials largely support a pathway to citizenship for DREAMers. But they hold complex — and sometimes contradictory — views on other immigration issues.

    By P.R. Lockhart
    Culture
    The Cleveland Indians will stop using the controversial Chief Wahoo logo on uniforms in 2019The Cleveland Indians will stop using the controversial Chief Wahoo logo on uniforms in 2019
    Culture

    While the team will end of use of the logo, some items with it will remain available for purchase in stores.

    By P.R. Lockhart
    Culture
    “You are not shitholes”: at the Grammys, musicians offer words of support to immigrants“You are not shitholes”: at the Grammys, musicians offer words of support to immigrants
    Culture

    Logic, Camila Cabello, and Bono all made powerful statements about immigration and diversity.

    By P.R. Lockhart
    Sports
    Jemele Hill, known for anti-Trump tweets, is leaving ESPN’s SportsCenterJemele Hill, known for anti-Trump tweets, is leaving ESPN’s SportsCenter
    Sports

    Hill will instead contribute to other programs on the network and write regularly for the ESPN site the Undefeated.

    By P.R. Lockhart