Photo: Ethan Miller (Getty Images) As we get closer to Election Day, more reports of planned, executed, and nearly-executed violence at the hands of white supremacists keep barrelling in. Deeply insecure white people with weapons have been targeting everyone from Black church-goers and the governor of Michigan, to even their …

3. Nu Shooz, “I Can’t Wait” Like most songs about waiting and impatience, this 1980s R&B oddity is about romantic tension, not the possibility of court packing. All the same, the arrangement suits this season of fidgeting. Just think of the song’s “baby” as the electorate, whom we’re all begging, …

“The Vote is the most important non-violent tool we have.” — The Honorable Congressman John Lewis During the first presidential candidates’ debate, we heard more than one provocative dog-whistle for voter intimidation.  We will not sit idly on the sidelines and be deprived of our fundamental rights.  And we will not give comfort to those …

Just in time for Halloween, Justin Simien, the writer and director best know for the TV series and movie “Dear White People,” released a new project that has turned the pressures Black women face to conform to Eurocentric beauty standards into a satirical horror film. Titled “Bad Hair,” the film …

Image: Bethesda Softworks Happy Friday, folks! It’s that time of the week where I try to put you on some good games and save you a little money in the process. While we are still in October, I’m going to ease up on the horror games this week, lest you …

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Every weekday evening, our editors guide you through the biggest stories of the day, help you discover new ideas, and surprise you with moments of delight. Subscribe to get this delivered to your inbox. THE ATLANTIC “Spectacularly obvious.” That’s what our editor in chief, Jeffrey Goldberg, writing on behalf of …

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Several states across the country are allowing early voting and When We All Vote Together wants to ensure that Americans are prepared to have their voices heard at the ballot box. In partnership with BET, Michelle Obama’s When We All Vote and LeBron James’ More Than A Vote organizations are …