Coleman Hughes

Host of the “Conversations with Coleman” podcast and Contributing Writer at The Free Press

Coleman Hughes is a writer, podcaster, and opinion columnist specializing in race, public policy, and applied ethics. He is the host of the podcast “Conversations with Coleman” where he discusses polarized issues in the realm of race, politics, and culture in the West. Named to Forbes 30-under-30 list in 2021, Coleman Hughes is a former Presidential Scholar, was previously a fellow at the Manhattan Institute and contributing editor at the City Journal. He has also written for outlets including the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, National Review, Quillette, City Journal, and The Spectator. He graduated from Columbia University with a B.A. in philosophy.

Debates Featuring Coleman Hughes

Does Color Blindness Perpetuate Racism?

With Jamelle Bouie, Coleman Hughes
August 11, 2023

When you think about the world’s most intractable problems, racial inequality is among the most challenging. Societies have grappled not just with how to treat community members equitably in public spaces, but how to judge individuals based on qualities that extend beyond race in personal interactions. For many decades, some have pointed to “color blindness,” or treating people without regard to race or ethnicity, as the best way to promote equal opportunity. But, there are many who believe the approach…

Does Color Blindness Perpetuate Racism?

With Jamelle Bouie, Coleman Hughes
August 11, 2023

Is The Democratic Party Too Far Left?

With Jamaal Bowman, Alicia Garza, Coleman Hughes, Ruy Teixeira
March 21, 2023

Defund the police. Abolish ICE. Redistribute the wealth. These are but a few of the one-liners that have emanated from the liberal wing of the Democratic party in recent years. With the emergence of “The Squad” in 2018 – or what began as four Democratic congresswomen who sought to push their party further left – liberal lawmakers have grown more prevalent in recent election cycles. And with just a slim 51-49 Democrat majority in the Senate, progressives are now eyeing…

Is The Democratic Party Too Far Left?

With Jamaal Bowman, Alicia Garza, Coleman Hughes, Ruy Teixeira
March 21, 2023

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Coleman Hughes

Debates Featuring Coleman Hughes

Does Color Blindness Perpetuate Racism?

Does Color Blindness Perpetuate Racism?

Is The Democratic Party Too Far Left?

Is The Democratic Party Too Far Left?

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