One Year Later

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When the sports field becomes a political battlefield Nov 22, 2017

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Race and sports have always been intertwined in America — but under Trump, they are inseparable in a new way. Why does the president repeatedly single out sports figures of color for criticism?

The religious left raises its voice Nov 21, 2017

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For decades, the political right has made religiosity their brand. But a "religious left" has risen since President Trump's election, and progressive clergy members have witnessed a renewal of interest in spirituality. Have evangelical conservatives finally met their match in the political arena?

Why won't the debate over the Civil War go away? Nov 21, 2017

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The Civil War may have ended more than 152 years ago, but the battle over the national memory of the conflict -- and the motive for Southern secession -- has flared anew. From confederate monument defenders on the streets to the pop historians in the White House, the whitewashed "Lost Cause" rationale -- of Southern honor and states' rights -- is getting a new lease on life in 2017.

Growing up black with Trump in the White House Nov 17, 2017

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Donald Trump's exploitation of white racial resentment helped cement his victory in 2016, but it also revealed a lot about our culture. When One Year Later host Jamil Smith visited his hometown in Cleveland, he spoke with young black students at his high school about what it's like to live through the Trump presidency.

Second Amendment, guns, and race Nov 16, 2017

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Social science researchers have found that support for gun rights is strongest among whites who are racially prejudiced. However, since Donald Trump's election, it's black Americans who feel the need to protect themselves. Does everyone have the same Second Amendment rights?

Are liberals contributing to the anti-immigrant climate? Nov 15, 2017

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President Trump often gets blamed for the current backlash against immigrants. But do Democrats share any blame?

Is political polarization affecting your family? Nov 14, 2017

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Political polarization in the US has reached new heights with Trump in office, but how is it reflected in our closest relationships -- with our families? Our colleagues? Our significant others?

Patriotism in the Trump era Nov 13, 2017

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Some of America's most beloved icons have criticized the US. President Trump seems to think dissent by some Americans is unpatriotic. Is it?

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