A New Novel Explores How to Develop Black Identity in the Absence of Black Culture A New Novel Explores How to Develop Black Identity in the Absence of Black Culture
In Essie Chambers’s debut novel, Swift River, protagonist Diamond Newberry finds ways to fill the gaps in her family tree.
Jun 6, 2024 / Kali Holloway
Showing Contempt for Young Voters Is a Great Way for Democrats to Lose in November Showing Contempt for Young Voters Is a Great Way for Democrats to Lose in November
Hillary Clinton’s arrogance already lost one election. And if Joe Biden follows her example, it can easily cost another.
The Theocratic Blueprint for Trump’s Next Term The Theocratic Blueprint for Trump’s Next Term
How the Christian nationalist vanguard would pursue unprecedented power over all branches of government.
Jun 6, 2024 / Feature / Chris Lehmann
The Metamorphosis of Kyrie Irving The Metamorphosis of Kyrie Irving
The Dallas Mavericks guard could’ve left the NBA a villain, but he’s now played long enough to become a hero.
Jun 6, 2024 / Dave Zirin
Trump Wants to Be America’s Landlord Trump Wants to Be America’s Landlord
Project 2025 calls on Trump to run the country the way he did his businesses: as a crooked real estate mogul.
Jun 6, 2024 / Feature / Sasha Abramsky
Controlled Burning/A Love Poem for the Hill Controlled Burning/A Love Poem for the Hill
Jun 6, 2024 / Poems / Tyree Daye
Pregnant Workers Are Seeking Justice After Being Penalized on the Job Pregnant Workers Are Seeking Justice After Being Penalized on the Job
According to complaints filed by the legal organization A Better Balance, Chick-fil-A and Amtrak have violated the protections guaranteed in the new Pregnant Workers Fairness Act.
Jun 5, 2024 / Bryce Covert
Why Are Democrats Holding Their Fire on Trump’s Conviction? Why Are Democrats Holding Their Fire on Trump’s Conviction?
For Biden consultants to look out at this set of conditions and say “We just don’t know what to do” is worse than political malpractice; it’s civic idiocy
Jun 5, 2024 / Chris Lehmann
Prison Violence at Green Haven Correctional Facility Prison Violence at Green Haven Correctional Facility
Brutality out of sight… out of mind?
Jun 5, 2024 / OppArt / Hector Manuel Rodriguez
Is Sports Gambling a Public Health Crisis? Is Sports Gambling a Public Health Crisis?
Why a progressive approach might be a national intervention.
Jun 5, 2024 / Katrina vanden Heuvel