Is Derek Penslar the Wrong Kind of Jew for Harvard? Is Derek Penslar the Wrong Kind of Jew for Harvard?
He’s a distinguished scholar, director of Harvard’s Center for Jewish Studies, and former president of the American Academy for Jewish Research. But Bill Ackman doesn’t like him.
Feb 2, 2024 / Eric Alterman
How the World of Competitive Climbing Was Rocked by Transphobia How the World of Competitive Climbing Was Rocked by Transphobia
The governing body for sport climbing issued new restrictions on trans athletes with no warning. All hell broke loose.
Feb 2, 2024 / Frankie de la Cretaz
The Complex Politics of South Africa’s Genocide Case Against Israel The Complex Politics of South Africa’s Genocide Case Against Israel
The ANC’s legal fight at The Hague is based on sincere principles—but it’s also given South Africa's beleaguered government a crucial boost in an election year.
Feb 1, 2024 / Peter Fabricius
Israel Is Using Bush’s War on Terror Playbook Israel Is Using Bush’s War on Terror Playbook
Israel has given itself license for unfettered state violence under the guise of an unprecedented existential threat. Sound familiar?
Feb 1, 2024 / Maha Hilal
Taylor Swift, Enemy of the People Taylor Swift, Enemy of the People
The MAGA movement—including the big man himself—has gone on the offensive against the megastar pop singer.
Feb 1, 2024 / Chris Lehmann
Democrats Are Ceding Control of the Judiciary Because of… Tradition Democrats Are Ceding Control of the Judiciary Because of… Tradition
To counter the damage Trump did to the judiciary by stuffing it with conservative judges, Biden & Co need to act fast. Right now, they’re not in any hurry.
Feb 1, 2024 / Elie Mystal
What if This Were the Headline? What if This Were the Headline?
How might our reaction change?
Feb 1, 2024 / OppArt / Jos Sances
How AI Is Transforming the Way Political Campaigns Work How AI Is Transforming the Way Political Campaigns Work
The future is arriving—and we’d better watch out.
Feb 1, 2024 / Micah L. Sifry
Calling for Respect, Freedom, and Security for All Is Not Antisemitic Calling for Respect, Freedom, and Security for All Is Not Antisemitic
My obligation to critique the Israeli state comes from my own Jewish tradition, a tradition which had to defend itself from genuine antisemitism.
Feb 1, 2024 / Marshall Ganz
The Absolute Clarity of Barbara Lee’s Senate Bid The Absolute Clarity of Barbara Lee’s Senate Bid
On matters of war and peace, the representative is prepared to tell presidents that they must follow the Constitution—even Democratic presidents.
Feb 1, 2024 / John Nichols