Access to Journalism Is a Human Right Access to Journalism Is a Human Right
Corporate overlords and repressive governments want to control the Internet. But information belongs to us.
Jan 10, 2023 / Maria Bustillos
Letters From the January 23/30, 2023, Issue Letters From the January 23/30, 2023, Issue
A bridge too far… Above the law…
Jan 10, 2023 / Our Readers
George Santos George Santos
George Santos invented an alternate life, With chutzpah we’ve seen only rarely. Mendacity in all his statements was rife. He beat Trump in lying, though barely.
Jan 10, 2023 / Column / Calvin Trillin
The Past and Future of Mexican Chicago The Past and Future of Mexican Chicago
From the machine politicians in La Villita to the radicals in Pilsen, Mexican Chicagoans have played a central role in defining their city.
Jan 10, 2023 / Books & the Arts / Juan Ignacio Mora
From a Clown Coup to a Clown Speakership From a Clown Coup to a Clown Speakership
Kevin McCarthy’s surrender to the House Freedom Caucus is proof that the January 6 insurrectionists rule the GOP.
Jan 9, 2023 / Jeet Heer
Thoughts and Prayers… but No Action Thoughts and Prayers… but No Action
Spent bullets.
Jan 9, 2023 / OppArt / Holly Ballard Martz
Why the New Hampshire Presidential Primary Is Good for Democracy Why the New Hampshire Presidential Primary Is Good for Democracy
Our state’s first-in-the-nation primary gives sincere candidates without access to dark money a chance to make their case.
Jan 9, 2023 / Jim Splaine
Kevin McCarthy’s Reign Begins—for Now Kevin McCarthy’s Reign Begins—for Now
The morning after the second anniversary of the January 6 insurrection, Republicans managed to elect Kevin McCarthy speaker of the House.
Jan 9, 2023 / Chris Lehmann
Global Warming Is the Front-Page Story of Our Lifetime Global Warming Is the Front-Page Story of Our Lifetime
So why isn't it treated that way?
Jan 9, 2023 / Tom Engelhardt
Hannah Arendt Was Really a Prophet Against Conformity Hannah Arendt Was Really a Prophet Against Conformity
To the question of how totalitarian methods could ever draw the compliance of free citizens, she replied: through the enchantment of success.
Jan 9, 2023 / Column / David Bromwich