What Was the Paris Olympics? What Was the Paris Olympics?
The Olympic Games supercharge the problems that already exist in a host city. We saw that in Paris—but what will happen in LA?
Aug 15, 2024 / Jules Boykoff and Dave Zirin
Jack Posobiec Calls Leftists “Unhuman.” JD Vance Seems to Agree. Jack Posobiec Calls Leftists “Unhuman.” JD Vance Seems to Agree.
The alt-right grifter’s new book echoes and endorses fascist rhetoric. And the Republican vice presidential candidate blurbed it.
Aug 15, 2024 / Katha Pollitt
It’s Hard to Be a Leftist Leader in Colombia It’s Hard to Be a Leftist Leader in Colombia
Since taking office in August 2022, Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro has pursued an ambitious agenda—with mixed results.
Aug 15, 2024 / Gabriel Hetland
California’s AI Safety Bill Is a Mask-Off Moment for the Industry California’s AI Safety Bill Is a Mask-Off Moment for the Industry
AI’s top industrialists say they want regulation—until someone tries to regulate them.
Aug 15, 2024 / Garrison Lovely
To Understand India, Listen to the Pandits of Kashmir To Understand India, Listen to the Pandits of Kashmir
They have been lionized, targeted, exploited, and oppressed for decades. And they have stories to tell.
Aug 15, 2024 / Nevin Kallepalli
Project 2025, Going Backward Project 2025, Going Backward
Former Trump adviser Stephen Miller is trying to distance himself and his organization from Project 2025. (Painting inspired by Philip Guston’s KKK Paintings.)
Aug 15, 2024 / OppArt / Colleen Quinn
Let Us Not Praise Infamous Men Let Us Not Praise Infamous Men
Or: One morning in the war.
Aug 15, 2024 / Peter Davis
Ilhan Omar’s Very Big, Very Important Win Ilhan Omar’s Very Big, Very Important Win
Running as an outspoken supporter of a ceasefire in Gaza, Omar dramatically increased her Democratic primary victory margin. Shouldn’t we be paying more attention?
Aug 15, 2024 / John Nichols
Indigenous Activists Are Leading the Fight Against Fossil Fuel Colonialism Indigenous Activists Are Leading the Fight Against Fossil Fuel Colonialism
The growing visibility and power of Indigenous movements have created enormous potential for fundamentally changing our world in a positive fashion.
Aug 14, 2024 / Aviva Chomsky
Sonya Massey. Say Her Name Sonya Massey. Say Her Name
At home, unarmed, she was killed by police after calling 911 for help.
Aug 14, 2024 / OppArt / Dara Herman Zierlein