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About Daniel Little

Dan Little is a professor emeritus of philosophy who writes on history, social justice, and the social sciences.

How Fox News viewership increases belief in the anti-immigrant great replacement theory

Here is a credible analysis of the significant role played by Fox News in spreading support for the white suprematist “great replacement theory”. Previously a right wing extremist conspiracy theory, Fox News is helping to move this incendiary bundle of … Continue reading

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NYTimes: Administration Argues for Power Over Philadelphia Slavery Memorial

Is there no limit to this administration’s quest to erase our national history? For shame! Telling the truth about the history of slavery in the United States does not weaken us, it allows us to move into the future with … Continue reading

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NYTimes: U.S. Is Said to Open Criminal Inquiry of E. Jean Carroll Over Accusations Against Trump

Shocking miscarriage of justice and dictatorial use of the powers of government against “enemies” of the president… simply appalling! The courts have spoken on this case. NYTimes: U.S. Is Said to Open Criminal Inquiry of E. Jean Carroll Over Accusations … Continue reading

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2 Florida College Students Suspended Over Racist Group Chat

Here is a follow-up on the Florida Young Republican chat scandal … 2 Florida College Students Suspended Over Racist Group Chat https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/21/us/florida-students-racist-group-chat-fiu.html

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The Great Gen Z Dividing Line

Here’s an interesting piece in the Atlantic dissecting political attitudes among “young and younger” Americans. It’s of interest to us because it’s some real-time information about how young people are reacting to our current crises of democracy….. https://www.theatlantic.com/family/2026/05/little-gen-z-midterm-election-trump/687190/?gift=wJKU4MSSbaZAFRm84mZhD8Vf3nBsGknbSpsOPJBp9sk

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Black representation in Congress at risk after court ruling : NPR

What explicit racist backsliding … the Supreme Court will long be shamed by this horrible and unjustified gutting of the Voting Rights Act. Do black voters no longer count in this country? Does this ruling by the majority of the … Continue reading

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Defying His State’s Restrictions, a Retired Professor Teaches About Racism: ‘History Has to Be Felt’

Facing the hard truths about the history of racist violence in Florida … Marvin Dunn, a Florida International University professor emeritus continues a courageous struggle to help young people confront the history of lynching and massacre of African-American people in … Continue reading

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Elon Musk’s near-daily online posts about race are turning off some fans

The world’s richest man uses his ownership of X to promote vile conspiracies and racist fears supporting a White supremacist ideology — to over 200 million followers. This is a nauseating assault on our multiracial and multi-religious democracy. Are we … Continue reading

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The Washington Post DOJ charges Southern Poverty Law Center over paid informants

Not content to pardon white supremacists for their role in January 6 insurrection, the aggressive Trump DOJ goes after the Southern Poverty Law Center, the nation’s premier hate group monitoring organization. As a longtime supporter of SPLC I applaud their … Continue reading

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He spreads hate online — and fans pay him hundreds of thousands of dollars

So here’s how hate spreads … the Fuentes money machine and the racist extremism it creates. He spreads hate online — and fans pay him hundreds of thousands of dollars https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2026/04/20/nick-fuentes-stream-donors-funding/

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