Why Was the Penn State Abuse Scandal Covered Up?

November 10, 2011

VIDEO: On MSNBC's "Sound Off" segment, Melissa Harris-Perry says that Penn State is another example of an institution, like government, that people put their trust in but is now crumbling.

VIDEO: Cain vs. Obama Would Be 'Fascinating'

"I am fascinated by the idea of representing how African Americans are not just one set of ideologies," Melissa Harris-Perry says in an interview on the MSNBC segment "Sound Off."

The Trouble With Talking About Racism

In a blog entry for the Nation, Tulane professor Melissa Harris-Perry analyzes the strategies commonly used to discredit writers who acknowledge continuing racial bias in America.

VIDEO: Troy Davis: 'There's Simply Too Much Doubt'

It's a question of an international human rights violation, Tulane professor Melissa Harris-Perry said on MSNBC.

Democracy's 'Freedom Dreams' After 9/11

Blogging at the Nation, Tulane professor Melissa Harris-Perry urges readers to consider political choices that were made in the wake of 9/11.

Hillary's Scarlett O'Hara Act

Why some of us aren't falling for it.

Who Died and Made Tavis King?

Does Tavis realize that Obama is trying to win an election

Using Our Roots Against Us

How 'dressed Obama' jab mocks all Americans.

Redemption Along the High Road

Why Obama should not match Clinton's tricks.

Our Jeremiah

Why Obama's pastor matters.