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Mikhail Lyubansky, Ph.D., is a managing editor at OpEdNews and a member of the teaching faculty in the Department of Psychology at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, where he teaches Psychology of Race and Ethnicity and Theories of Psychotherapy.

His research and writing interests focus on race relations and restorative justice. He is a regular contributor to edited volumes on popular culture, including Harry Potter, Twilight, and The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, published by BenBella and recently co-authored a book on the Russian-Jewish diaspora: Building a diaspora: Russian Jews in Israel, Germany, and the United States. An autobiographical essay of his interests in race relations and basketball is available here. His Psychology Today blog about race is called Between the Lines.

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62 Articles, 39 Quick Links, 316 Comments, 3 Diaries, 1 Polls

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Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at 6:49:47 AM

Article : "How Super is Superhero Justice?"

Thanks for your support


Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at 6:45:18 AM

Article : "How Super is Superhero Justice?"

X-Men


Wednesday, December 28, 2011 at 8:57:56 PM

Article : "The Cost of Vengeance: The Psychology of the Girl with the D"

thanks for the thoughtful comments


Wednesday, December 14, 2011 at 10:16:53 AM

Article : "Are stereotypes unfairly stereotyped?"

clarification


Saturday, December 3, 2011 at 10:32:20 AM

Article : "Sorcery For Scientists"

the internet at its best


Sunday, October 2, 2011 at 8:53:20 AM

Article : ""No Wedding No Womb" Might Save Lives--Are We Content With T"

What's Berry's main thesis?


Friday, September 23, 2011 at 9:15:50 PM

Article : "The Racial Scoop on NYPD Officers' Dirty Dancing"

outsider viewpoint


Friday, September 23, 2011 at 1:14:03 PM

Article : "The Racial Scoop on NYPD Officers' Dirty Dancing"

on equality


Thursday, September 22, 2011 at 10:12:52 PM

Article : "Former OEN Managing Editor Files Lawsuit Against Philly Poli"

Thank you!


Thursday, September 22, 2011 at 1:43:13 PM

Article : "The Racial Scoop on NYPD Officers' Dirty Dancing"

priorities


Sunday, August 21, 2011 at 1:45:01 PM

Diary : "OEN Announcement: Departure of Managing Editor Cheryl Biren"

Thanks, Linda


Thursday, July 7, 2011 at 5:20:54 PM

Article : "Worse Than Fiction: America's Overcrowded Cellar"

More about talk


Thursday, July 7, 2011 at 12:56:59 PM

Article : "Worse Than Fiction: America's Overcrowded Cellar"

on talking


Wednesday, June 8, 2011 at 9:40:44 AM

Article : "Ethical Lessons from Kanazawa: Recommendations for Writers a"

Good points!


Saturday, June 4, 2011 at 7:40:08 PM

Article : "Want to know what "race" is or isn't? Don't ask the dictiona"

Obama's Ireland trip


Tuesday, May 17, 2011 at 8:38:14 PM

Article : "Beauty May Be In Eye of Beholder But Eyes See What Culture S"

very real


Saturday, March 19, 2011 at 8:34:06 AM

Article : "Japan's "civilized" response to the earthquake and tsunami h"

Another story on this topic


Thursday, March 17, 2011 at 9:26:09 AM

Article : "Japan's "civilized" response to the earthquake and tsunami h"

Lot of wisdom here


Wednesday, March 16, 2011 at 5:49:32 PM

Article : "Japan's "civilized" response to the earthquake and tsunami h"

More information please


Friday, March 11, 2011 at 10:26:50 AM

Article : "Open Letter on the Humiliating Treatment, Including Forced N"

statement from Manning's father


Friday, March 11, 2011 at 2:32:00 AM

Article : "When it comes to non-white characters in fiction, is it bett"

thought experiment


Monday, March 7, 2011 at 5:59:17 PM

Article : "When it comes to non-white characters in fiction, is it bett"

Let me see if I understand...


Monday, March 7, 2011 at 9:51:41 AM

Article : "When it comes to non-white characters in fiction, is it bett"

and about Freeman:


Monday, March 7, 2011 at 9:13:35 AM

Article : "When it comes to non-white characters in fiction, is it bett"

I don't see the connection


Sunday, March 6, 2011 at 9:51:09 AM

Article : "Why So Many White Men Still Don't Like President Obama"

U.S. politics are heavily racialized


Tuesday, February 15, 2011 at 10:02:11 AM

Article : "Progressive Criticism of Arianna Huffington's AOL Merger Dea"

bloggers and writers


Friday, January 28, 2011 at 10:45:14 PM

Article : "Of Football Teams, Fraternities, and Other Important Intell"

fun read


Friday, January 28, 2011 at 1:31:10 PM

Article : "The Impact of a Mug: A Souvenir Story"

Thaks!


Friday, January 28, 2011 at 12:51:21 PM

Article : "The Impact of a Mug: A Souvenir Story"

Museum of Tolerance


Thursday, January 27, 2011 at 9:50:19 PM

Article : "The Impact of a Mug: A Souvenir Story"

Love this!


Wednesday, January 26, 2011 at 11:24:11 AM

Article : "Obama spoke about Education. We Should Start with Bachmann a"

mutual understanding


Wednesday, January 26, 2011 at 11:16:09 AM

Article : "Obama spoke about Education. We Should Start with Bachmann a"

Black spaces


Wednesday, January 26, 2011 at 10:38:12 AM

Article : "Obama spoke about Education. We Should Start with Bachmann a"

in good faith


Saturday, January 22, 2011 at 11:03:54 AM

Article : "The Tiger Mom in (Scientific) Perspective"

Data


Saturday, January 22, 2011 at 10:47:53 AM

Article : "The Tiger Mom in (Scientific) Perspective"

stereotyping


Thursday, January 20, 2011 at 7:01:18 AM

Article : "The Tiger Mom in (Scientific) Perspective"

Good points, Codger


Wednesday, January 19, 2011 at 8:55:52 PM

Article : "The Tiger Mom in (Scientific) Perspective"

Clever marketing


Wednesday, January 12, 2011 at 9:36:18 PM

Article : "Did Kanye Create a Monster?"

Is Kanye socially conscious?


Tuesday, January 11, 2011 at 12:50:23 PM

Article : "A Few Words In Defense of the N-Word, in the Novels of Mark"

Obama and the Black vote


Monday, January 10, 2011 at 11:26:46 AM

Article : "A Few Words In Defense of the N-Word, in the Novels of Mark"

It's automated, Rebecca


Saturday, January 8, 2011 at 12:15:49 AM

Article : "A Few Words In Defense of the N-Word, in the Novels of Mark"

I like both books...


Friday, January 7, 2011 at 10:54:02 PM

Article : "A Few Words In Defense of the N-Word, in the Novels of Mark"

appreciation


Friday, January 7, 2011 at 10:21:17 AM

Article : "A Few Words In Defense of the N-Word, in the Novels of Mark "

from the mailbox


Friday, January 7, 2011 at 9:32:09 AM

Article : "A Few Words In Defense of the N-Word, in the Novels of Mark"

Good questions


Friday, January 7, 2011 at 9:15:26 AM

Article : "A Few Words In Defense of the N-Word, in the Novels of Mark"

Here's the video


Thursday, January 6, 2011 at 11:46:11 PM

Article : "A Few Words In Defense of the N-Word, in the Novels of Mark"

Thanks for the comment


Tuesday, December 28, 2010 at 3:03:15 PM

Article : "Eugene Robinson's Disintegration: The Splintering of Black A"

the cost of progress


Sunday, December 12, 2010 at 8:45:42 PM

Article : "The U.S. (in)Justice System Doesn't Work. The Alternative Ju"

Just to clarify


Friday, December 10, 2010 at 11:55:58 PM

Article : "Restorative Justice with stranger or acquaintance victims, d"

The place of restorative justice


Friday, December 10, 2010 at 11:46:27 PM

Article : "Using Restorative Justice Circles to heal from suicide."

remorse part 2


Friday, December 10, 2010 at 11:43:02 PM

Article : "Using Restorative Justice Circles to heal from suicide."

remorse


Friday, December 10, 2010 at 11:22:00 PM

Article : "The U.S. (in)Justice System Doesn't Work. The Alternative Ju"

on empathy


Friday, December 10, 2010 at 8:57:17 PM

Article : "Introducing OEN's First Special Issue: Restorative Justice"

Thanks for the links, Edwin


Friday, December 10, 2010 at 4:39:16 PM

Article : "The U.S. (in)Justice System Doesn't Work. The Alternative Ju"

an eye for an eye


Friday, December 10, 2010 at 1:39:01 PM

Article : "Introducing OEN's First Special Issue: Restorative Justice"

Thanks


Friday, December 10, 2010 at 11:39:12 AM

Article : "Introducing OEN's First Special Issue: Restorative Justice"

A geometric metaphor


Friday, December 10, 2010 at 10:59:54 AM

Article : "The U.S. (in)Justice System Doesn't Work. The Alternative Ju"

Restorative Justice works in many different contexts


Monday, November 1, 2010 at 9:14:41 PM

Article : "Is the Golden Rule Optional?"

I prefer the platinum rule


Wednesday, October 27, 2010 at 8:42:08 PM

Article : "No Wedding No Womb: Does Focusing on Individual Change Distr"

What is sub-optimization?


Tuesday, October 26, 2010 at 4:35:26 PM

Article : "No Wedding No Womb: Does Focusing on Individual Change Distr"

On being a white ally


Saturday, October 9, 2010 at 10:15:53 PM

Article : "What works well for you when you are interested in inviting"

Love that vid!


Saturday, October 9, 2010 at 3:33:21 PM

Article : "Creating a Restorative City"

thanks for the article


Thursday, September 9, 2010 at 10:33:45 AM

Article : "What Do We Mean, Justice?"

I don't think I understand the connection


Thursday, September 9, 2010 at 9:55:57 AM

Article : "What Do We Mean, Justice?"

thanks!


Monday, September 6, 2010 at 9:28:56 PM

Article : "Should Black People Stop Using the N-Word?"

appreciation


Saturday, September 4, 2010 at 1:35:34 AM

Article : "Should Black People Stop Using the N-Word?"

The eye of the beholder


Wednesday, September 1, 2010 at 5:00:26 PM

Article : "Should social media sites like Facebook, Twitter, and Linked"

thanks, Lloyd


Wednesday, September 1, 2010 at 10:52:20 AM

Article : "Should social media sites like Facebook, Twitter, and Linked"

evolution of tech


Wednesday, September 1, 2010 at 9:47:51 AM

Article : "Should social media sites like Facebook, Twitter, and Linked"

the trustworthiness of social scientists


Tuesday, August 31, 2010 at 4:45:43 PM

Article : "Should social media sites like Facebook, Twitter, and Linked"

point of clarification


Friday, August 20, 2010 at 10:33:59 PM

Article : "Our Justice System Requires Us To Punish Wrongdoers. What if"

I agree


Friday, August 20, 2010 at 9:56:59 PM

Article : "Dark Controversy Surrounds Miss Haiti 2010 Sarodj Bertin"

Thanks for the rec


Friday, August 20, 2010 at 10:44:29 AM

Article : "Dark Controversy Surrounds Miss Haiti 2010 Sarodj Bertin"

I know you are, Lloyd


Friday, August 20, 2010 at 10:05:46 AM

Article : "A Few Words in Favor of Compassion for the Cruel"

Thanks, Lloyd


Friday, August 20, 2010 at 10:01:42 AM

Article : "A Few Words in Favor of Compassion for the Cruel"

I was just naming the endpoints


Friday, August 20, 2010 at 9:54:28 AM

Article : "Dark Controversy Surrounds Miss Haiti 2010 Sarodj Bertin"

on restorative justice


Thursday, August 19, 2010 at 10:08:12 AM

Article : "Our Justice System Requires Us To Punish Wrongdoers. What if"

Exactly!


Thursday, August 19, 2010 at 9:41:26 AM

Article : "Our Justice System Requires Us To Punish Wrongdoers. What if"

Racial injustice


Thursday, August 19, 2010 at 9:31:13 AM

Article : "Our Justice System Requires Us To Punish Wrongdoers. What if"

Responsibility taking


Thursday, August 19, 2010 at 9:24:50 AM

Article : "Our Justice System Requires Us To Punish Wrongdoers. What if"

dealing out justice


Thursday, August 19, 2010 at 9:17:15 AM

Article : "Our Justice System Requires Us To Punish Wrongdoers. What if"

Adjunct system


Tuesday, August 10, 2010 at 9:28:07 PM

Article : "Understanding and Healing from Sociopaths in Our Midst"

sociopathy


Friday, August 6, 2010 at 11:23:54 PM

Article : "Going Where Glenn Beck Wouldn't: Defining White Culture"

2000 characters


Wednesday, August 4, 2010 at 9:01:54 PM

Article : "Going Where Glenn Beck Wouldn't: Defining White Culture"

Progress


Tuesday, August 3, 2010 at 7:01:50 PM

Article : "Going Where Glenn Beck Wouldn't: Defining White Culture"

Unifying thoughts


Monday, August 2, 2010 at 10:37:14 PM

Article : "Going Where Glenn Beck Wouldn't: Defining White Culture"

Thanks for the thoughtful comment


Thursday, July 29, 2010 at 11:07:18 PM

Article : "Going Where Glenn Beck Wouldn't: Defining White Culture"

We should have this discussion privately


Thursday, July 29, 2010 at 10:40:44 PM

Article : "Going Where Glenn Beck Wouldn't: Defining White Culture"

fascinating story about a clearly interesting person.


Thursday, July 29, 2010 at 10:08:21 PM

Article : "Going Where Glenn Beck Wouldn't: Defining White Culture"

I'm grateful for your comment


Thursday, July 29, 2010 at 11:00:03 AM

Article : "Going Where Glenn Beck Wouldn't: Defining White Culture"

I couldn't agree more


Wednesday, July 28, 2010 at 5:04:35 PM

Article : "Going Where Glenn Beck Wouldn't: Defining White Culture"

Thanks, Mark


Thursday, July 8, 2010 at 9:56:14 PM

Article : "The Meaning of Life, According to Twilight, is Love, Only Lo"

Some more Twilight analysis


Thursday, July 8, 2010 at 10:20:28 AM

Article : "The Meaning of Life, According to Twilight, is Love, Only Lo"

On anti-feminist messages in fiction


Wednesday, July 7, 2010 at 9:22:05 PM

Article : "The Meaning of Life, According to Twilight, is Love, Only Lo"

Of stories and cigars


Monday, May 17, 2010 at 8:53:53 PM

Article : "Race is Sexy. Sex is Racy. Now "Get Lost""

Thanks


Monday, May 17, 2010 at 5:09:22 PM

Article : "Race is Sexy. Sex is Racy. Now "Get Lost""

light reading can still inform


Sunday, May 16, 2010 at 10:16:23 PM

Article : "Race is Sexy. Sex is Racy. Now "Get Lost""

a matter of foreground


Friday, April 23, 2010 at 3:28:05 PM

Podcast : "Podcast: Mikhail Lyubansky Varieties of Evil, Varieties of J"

Dear Ned


Friday, April 23, 2010 at 6:30:25 AM

Podcast : "Podcast: Mikhail Lyubansky Varieties of Evil, Varieties of J"

Cultural evil requires structural justice


Thursday, April 22, 2010 at 11:34:11 AM

Podcast : "Podcast: Mikhail Lyubansky Varieties of Evil, Varieties of J"

Haven't heard that before

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