As we watch Republican candidates like Scott Walker and Rick Perry and Bobby Jindal and George Pataki, and even Jeb Bush and Chris Christie, guys who are either out or who are really struggling to stay in, it might seem… — Melissa Harris-Perry Copy Share Image
We were looking for the Rick Perries, the Scott Walkers, the Bobby Jindals, all to probably still be on the stage.They're all gone and [Donald] Trump has sucked the oxygen out of race and made it a national race courtesy… — Melissa Harris-Perry Copy Share Image
I learned that you can't write a book in the margins of your life. I'd forgotten how much uninterrupted time it takes to write… — Melissa Harris-Perry Copy Share Image
The debate was a chance for senator [Bernie] Sanders to have a game-changing moment to recapture the news cycle and build momentum going into… — Melissa Harris-Perry Copy Share Image
Having a white parent undoubtedly makes for a different childhood experience than having two black parents. — Melissa Harris-Perry Copy Share Image
Drink lots of water, and nap. I've made some really big messes along the way, whether on the academic side or on the media… — Melissa Harris-Perry Copy Share Image
Terrifying mass shooting and high-profile officer-involved incidents have dominated the national conversation on gun violence in recent years. But most deaths by gun are… — Melissa Harris-Perry Copy Share Image
Stereotypes work to help divide women from recognizing their common interests. — Melissa Harris-Perry Copy Share Image
I would agree if the race were today, most likely, our nominee would be Donald Trump, but it isn't today. — Melissa Harris-Perry Copy Share Image
The Republicans don't need black folks to vote Republican, they just need them to not vote. — Melissa Harris-Perry Copy Share Image
I had a friend say to me the other day, I hate when I see Jonathan Metzl on your show because I know it's… — Melissa Harris-Perry Copy Share Image
I am a supporter of much of the Arab Spring, as a matter of indigenous self-determination. So, I see the United States' role in… — Melissa Harris-Perry Copy Share Image
The leading non-establishment Republican candidate for president, Donald Trump, is just sailing past [establishment Republican candidates] in the polls. He is still surging. He… — Melissa Harris-Perry Copy Share Image
I think the idea that you're somehow rejecting whiteness if you don't identify yourself as biracial is odd because everybody engages in whiteness. If… — Melissa Harris-Perry Copy Share Image
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