Skip to main content

The context you need, when you need it

When news breaks, you need to understand what actually matters — and what to do about it. At Vox, our mission to help you make sense of the world has never been more vital. But we can’t do it on our own.

We rely on readers like you to fund our journalism. Will you support our work and become a Vox Member today?

Join now

P.R. Lockhart

Staff Writer

    Latest articles by P.R. Lockhart

    Politics
    Ta-Nehisi Coates gives Mitch McConnell a thorough history lesson on reparationsTa-Nehisi Coates gives Mitch McConnell a thorough history lesson on reparations
    Politics

    “Victims of that plunder are very much alive today,” the author and journalist told members of Congress on Wednesday.

    By P.R. Lockhart
    The 2020 Democratic primary debate over reparations, explained
    Politics

    Openly talking about reparations for the descendants of enslaved men and women is a notable shift for Democrats. But the conversation has often lacked substance.

    By P.R. Lockhart
    Politics
    2020 Democrats share plans to fight poverty at presidential forum2020 Democrats share plans to fight poverty at presidential forum
    Politics

    At the Poor People’s Campaign forum, candidates opened up about how they plan to help low-income Americans.

    By P.R. Lockhart
    Politics
    Young voters of color are supporting Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders. But many want a different candidate.Young voters of color are supporting Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders. But many want a different candidate.
    Politics

    Millennials and Gen Z are the most diverse generations of voters in America. A new survey shows that they’re still figuring out whom to support.

    By P.R. Lockhart
    Politics
    Black voters want 2020 candidates to talk about the economy. At the Black Economic Alliance Forum, they did just that.Black voters want 2020 candidates to talk about the economy. At the Black Economic Alliance Forum, they did just that.
    Politics

    Four presidential candidates shared their plans to close the racial wealth gap during the South Carolina event.

    By P.R. Lockhart
    Religion
    Man accused of burning black Louisiana churches charged with federal hate crimesMan accused of burning black Louisiana churches charged with federal hate crimes
    Religion

    The federal charges against Holden James Matthews come two months after the churches received more than $2 million in donations.

    By P.R. Lockhart
    Religion
    Support for Black Lives Matter cost church its polling place designation, lawsuit claimsSupport for Black Lives Matter cost church its polling place designation, lawsuit claims
    Religion

    The Unitarian Universalist Church of Fresno and the ACLU of Northern California argue that local election officials violated the church’s right to free speech.

    By P.R. Lockhart
    Criminal Justice
    Eric Garner died during a 2014 police encounter. An officer involved might lose his job.Eric Garner died during a 2014 police encounter. An officer involved might lose his job.
    Criminal Justice

    Thursday marked the final day of NYPD officer Daniel Pantaleo’s disciplinary hearing, nearly five years after Garner’s death.

    By P.R. Lockhart
    Politics
    Oregon Senate passes bill punishing racist 911 callersOregon Senate passes bill punishing racist 911 callers
    Politics

    The bill allows victims of these calls to sue a 911 caller for as much as $250.

    By P.R. Lockhart
    Race
    A white woman pulled a gun on a black couple for having a picnic. Now she could face jail time.A white woman pulled a gun on a black couple for having a picnic. Now she could face jail time.
    Race

    On June 4, the former campground employee was charged with “threatening exhibition of a weapon.”

    By P.R. Lockhart