More Debates Are Good for Bernie Sanders, Martin O’Malley, Lincoln Chafee—and Hillary Clinton

With new contenders, the DNC’s plan for just six debates is inadequate.

John Nichols

The Olympic Bravery of Caitlyn Jenner

Gender is self-determination, and Caitlyn Jenner’s seizing that self-determination in such a public fashion will save lives.

Dave Zirin

Why Science Fiction Is a Fabulous Tool in the Fight for Social Justice

With their anthology Octavia’s Brood, Adrienne Brown and Walidah Imarisha evoke a world of radical possibility.

Laura Flanders

Comix Nation

Tom Tomorrow

Snapshot: Fifa’s Self-Chopping Head

A protester outside the 65th FIFA congress in Zurich wears a mask in the likeness of FIFA president Sepp Blatter, who was reelected to a fifth term despite a wide-ranging corruption scandal. Five days later, Blatter abruptly announced that he would be stepping down due to his “deep care for FIFA and its interests.” Read More

Michael Probst

Why I’m Ready—and Excited—for Hillary

Clinton is running as a feminist—and that matters for all women.

Katha Pollitt

Martin O’Malley Announces

Calvin Trillin

Letters

Arendt in dark times; literature in ones and zeros; the PEN Badge of courage; that’s the ticket…

Our Readers